Breast cancer
is said to be a silent killer. This statement becomes even clearer when it comes to inflammatory breast cancer. With no detectable lumps usually present, it can be hard to detect. Inflammatory breast cancer is even more difficult to detect in teens that may be unsure of their bodies. However, there are certain symptoms to look for and other information every teen girl should know.
Rarity
Inflammatory breast cancer is a rare form of breast cancer.
Symptoms
According to WebMD, inflammatory breast cancer may result in swollen, red, painful, tender, warm breasts that may itch. The skin may also become thick, the nipple may invert, there may be bruises, swollen lymph nodes under the arm, and there may or may not be lumps in the breast (see Resources below).
Embarrassment
Teens are often uncomfortable about their bodies and may be too embarrassed to discuss changes in their breasts. Parents should discuss inflammatory breast cancer with their children to ensure they become more comfortable about their breasts.
More Common
Inflammatory breast cancer is more common in teens than other types of breast cancer.
Misdiagnosis
WrongDiagnosis.com states that inflammatory breast cancer is often misdiagnosed as a breast infection. It may also be misdiagnosed as a simple bug bite, which means the cancer may not be correctly diagnosed until Stage 4 (see Resources below).
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