Inflammatory breast cancer 907310 225145199 2008-07-12T03:14:00Z Arcadian 104523 nav [[Image:Inflammatory breast cancer.jpg|thumb|Drawing of female breast affected with inflammatory cancer (right)]] '''Inflammatory breast cancer'''<ref name="ibcfaq">{{Cite web | url=http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Sites-Types/IBC | title=Inflammatory Breast Cancer: Questions and Answers|accessdate=2006-12-02 | publisher=National Cancer Institute}}</ref> is an especially aggressive<ref name="mayo">{{Cite web | url=http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/inflammatory-breast-cancer/DS00632 | title=Inflammatory breast cancer | accessdate=2006-12-02 | publisher=Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research}}</ref> type of [[breast cancer]] that can occur in women of any age (and, although extremely rarely, in men). It is unique because it often does not present with a lump and therefore often is not detected by [[mammography]] or [[ultrasound]].<ref name="komen">{{Cite web | url=http://www.komen.org/stellent/groups/public/@dallas/documents/-komen_site_documents/dsbcinflammatory.pdf | title=Facts for Life - Inflammatory Breast Cancer | accessdate=2006-12-02 | publisher=Susan G. Komen for the Cure | format=PDF}}</ref> Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) causes changes in the nipple and the surrounding areas. Invasion of the local [[lymphatic duct|lymphatic ducts]] impairs drainage and causes [[edema|edematous]] swelling of the breast. Because the skin of the breast is tethered by [[Cooper's ligament|the suspensory ligament of Cooper]], the accumulation of fluid causes the skin of the breast to assume a dimpled appearance reminiscent of the peel of an orange ([[peau d'orange]]). Other symptoms include rapid increase in breast size, redness, persistent itching, skin hot to the touch. IBC often initially resembles [[mastitis]], and is sometimes misdiagnosed as an insect bite. Inflammatory breast cancer is defined histologically by the presence of cancer cells in the subdermal lymphatics on skin biopsy. Diagnosis is done with an [[MRI]] or [[biopsy]]. News from The Inflammatory Breast Cancer Foundation Governors of WA, IL, MI and Fl Proclaimed the Month of October, 2008, '''Inflammatory Breast Cancer Awareness month'''. The University of New Mexico Cancer Center and the University of Texas - M.D. Anderson Cancer Center came together in a joint working relationship to research Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy from Long Island, NY Introduces Bill to Raise Awareness of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. First International Inflammatory Breast Cancer Conference December 5-7, 2008 in Houston, TX ==References== {{reflist}} '''The Inflammatory Breast Cancer Foundation'''<ref>Advocates determined to educate not only the public but the medical community about Inflammatory Breast Cancer symptoms. </ref> ==See also== * [Inflammatory Breast Cancer Foundation] * [[Inflammatory Breast Cancer Association]]. ==External links== *[http://www.ERASEIBC.com *[http://www.ibchelp.org/ Inflammatory Breast Cancer Help Site] *[http://cancer.about.com/od/breastcancer/a/inflammatorybre.htm What Women Need to Know About IBC] *[http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/inflammatory-breast-cancer/DS00632 The Mayo Clinic's Inflammatory Breast Cancer page] *[http://www.komotv.com/ibc Video shown on Seattle TV in May 2006] *[http://www.ibcsupport.org/ What is Inflammatory Breast Cancer?] *[http://www.ibcresearch.org/ IBC Research Foundation] *[http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Sites-Types/IBC US government's information page on IBC] [[Category:Types of cancer]] {{health-stub}} {{Breast cancer/urogenital neoplasia}}