My mom just found out she has a rarer form of breast cancer. Its not the type that is a lump, instead its a thickening of the skin. Its not inflammed or red looking it just feels thick I guess more like a callous and is about 3 inches long. Anyone hear of this type of breast cancer? I have done a search online but only come up with the Inflammatory cancer which I dont think this is. The doctor said its not really an aggressive form if that helps.
Inflamatory breast cancer is most likely:
"Although most breast cancers begin as lumps or tumors, inflammatory breast cancer usually starts with a feeling of thickness or heaviness in the breast."
"Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, about 1-5% of all breast cancer cases in the United States are inflammatory breast cancers."
Otherwise, try Invasive Lobular Carcinoma,
"In other cases, the first sign of ILC is a thickening or hardening in the breast that can be felt, rather than a distinct lump."
"About 10% of all invasive breast cancers are invasive lobular carcinomas. "
By angle2005star on Feb 22, 2009 | Reply
I am sorry to hear about that. I want you too not pantic you and your mother should go and get another opion from an oncologist. Always get a second opion because that Doctor probably over look something. God Bless You and Your Mother. Be right there for you mother she need you. I will be praying for you. Read the Bible Psalm 23
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By tarkarri on Feb 22, 2009 | Reply
Inflamatory breast cancer is most likely:
"Although most breast cancers begin as lumps or tumors, inflammatory breast cancer usually starts with a feeling of thickness or heaviness in the breast."
"Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, about 1-5% of all breast cancer cases in the United States are inflammatory breast cancers."
Otherwise, try Invasive Lobular Carcinoma,
"In other cases, the first sign of ILC is a thickening or hardening in the breast that can be felt, rather than a distinct lump."
"About 10% of all invasive breast cancers are invasive lobular carcinomas. "
References :
http://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/types/