Inflammatory Breast Cancer Can Be Misdiagnosed As Infection But Spreads Faster Than Other Types Of Breast Cancer

Inflammatory breast cancer can be misdiagnosed as an infection but spreads faster than other types of breast cancer.

Inflammatory Breast Cancer Can Be Misdiagnosed as Infection but Spreads Faster and is More Aggressive Than Other Types

Inflammatory breast cancer is usually misdiagnosed as an infection because it is difficult to detect early, but inflammatory breast cancer spreads faster in different parts of the body and is even more aggressive than any other type of breast cancer.

According to a report published in US News, inflammatory breast cancer shows inflammatory signs, including redness, itching, and sudden swelling of the breast, which shows how different inflammatory breast cancer symptoms to the common symptoms seen in other types of breast cancer.

With the increasing cases of inflammatory breast cancer, women below 40 and overweight are encouraged to be aware of other symptoms of inflammatory breast cancer, including bruises around the breast and thickening skin, making breasts feel heavier or warmer.

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Local Organizations Raise Awareness About Inflammatory Breast Cancer Following Increasing Cases

Following the increasing cases, local organizations across the country raised awareness about inflammatory breast cancer after women lacked knowledge about the specific type of breast cancer, including its symptoms and how to treat it.

If women notice possible symptoms of inflammatory breast cancer in their bodies, they should consult a doctor for treatment to prevent the spread of the cancer by undergoing tests and even surgeries, WebMD reported.

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