Inflammatory breast cancer

Inflammatory breast cancer is a rare, fast-growing type of breast cancer. With this type of cancer, the cancer cells often do not form lumps in the breast. Instead, the cancer cells block the lymph fluid in the skin of the breast. This can make the breast look swollen and red and feel warm, as if it were infected. The swelling may cause lots of tiny dimples in the skin (orange peel appearance).

Current as of: October 25, 2023

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

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