- edema of one or both breasts; usually sudden
- rash or erythema
- skin on the breast that resembles the skin of an orange (peau d’orange)
- ridges or thickened areas of the breast
- breast skin that's warm or hot to the touch
- flat or inverted nipples
- change in the color and texture of the areola
- nipple discharge (may or may not be bloody)
- breast pain or fullness
- pruritus
- lymphadenopathy
Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a rare form of breast cancer that is not usually associated with a lump or mass. It is extremely aggressive and symptoms can worsen quickly. Remind patients to contact their health care provider about any of the following signs or symptoms:
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AuthorMy name is Sue Kilburn and I am a clinical nurse breast cancer educator at the Yolanda G. Barco Oncology Institute in Meadville, Pennsylvania. Archives
March 2015
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