Have you heard of "Inflammatory Breast Cancer?" The symptoms are different than the type with which you may be familiar.
SymptomsOne or more of the following are Typical Symptoms of IBC:
Swelling, usually sudden, sometimes a cup size in a few days
Itching
Pink, red, or dark colored area (called erythema) sometimes with texture similar to the skin of an orange (called peau d’orange)
Ridges and thickened areas of the skin
Nipple retraction
Nipple discharge, may or may not be bloody
Breast is warm to the touch
Breast pain (from a constant ache to stabbing pains)
Change in color and texture of the areola
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