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pmitchell
pmitchell Member Posts: 4
edited August 2014 in IBC (Inflammatory Breast Cancer)

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Hello,

I have been having issues with my right breast for a while, had mammo and sono and everything turned out ok, in the process I learned about IBC. Now I noticed the red spot on my left breast that has me concerned. Does it look like IBC?

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited August 2014

    This is very difficult for anyone here to diagnose. Reading about the symptoms may be helpful:  IBC Symptoms. We suggest that you make an appointment with your physician to check it out. 

    Thinking of you, 

    The Mods

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  • sbelizabeth
    sbelizabeth Member Posts: 2,889
    edited August 2014

    Like the Mods related, no one here can diagnose you; everyone's story is different, so you should see your doctor and not mince words about what's on your mind.

    That being said, this looks to me like a photo of an infected hair follicle.  But...see your doctor.

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  • Meadow
    Meadow Member Posts: 2,007
    edited August 2014

    I echo the mods and sbelizabeth. And in answering your question "does this look like IBC?" it looks nothing at all like mine did....but that was me. I can only answer for me.

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  • pmitchell
    pmitchell Member Posts: 4
    edited August 2014

    Thank you everyone, I do have an appt with my dr tomorrow, The spot seems redder and it seems bigger and now one of my Momtgomery gland turned pink. Hoping it's just infected hair follicles.

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  • Kicks
    Kicks Member Posts: 4,131
    edited August 2014

    As  sbelizabeth and Meadow said - there is NO ONE here who can diagnose anything.  We are not medical personnell who actuaclly see you.

    Theremare MANY possibilities for skin issues/redness.  The VAST majority have nothing to do with anything BC related.   IBC is rare - only between 1% - 5% of ALL DXd BCs.  IF all who decide they are IBC because of a redness - it would be the ,ost common type of BC which it clearly isn't.  Even with DXd IBC - it does not always present with redness - I never developed amy redness.

    See your Dr!

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  • Meadow
    Meadow Member Posts: 2,007
    edited August 2014

    Hoping like you are pmitchell. Try not to worry and let us know what you find out. Thinking positive thoughts for you.

    Hello Kicks!

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  • pmitchell
    pmitchell Member Posts: 4
    edited August 2014

    Hi

    Went to the dr, he said looks like an infected hair follicle, clogged pore, and that the reddened Montgomery glad is from that. Prescribed antibiotic for 10 days and said it should clear up. Seems unconcerned at all when I mentioned the C word. I told him I will be back if it doesn't clear after the round of antibiotics. I do suffer from bad health anxiety so I hope it's all in my head but I just can't stop worrying

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  • johnboy88
    johnboy88 Member Posts: 19
    edited August 2014


    Does IBC start out as pea sized?  Can it spead within days to the head, lungs, lymph nodes?  My mind is racing aand I haven't been diagnosed with cancer.  But I had no pain in my breast.  I have now after the maqmmograph (two weeks ago).  Shouldn't that pain have passed.  I will have my biopsy on Thursday.

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  • pmitchell
    pmitchell Member Posts: 4
    edited August 2014

    Johnboy88 I know how you feel, my mind is working overtime too. Hope things turn out ok for you

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  • Meadow
    Meadow Member Posts: 2,007
    edited August 2014

    Sounds like good news pmitchell. Stop worrying about your health or you WILL have lots to worry about. Our health and our minds are so closely connected. It is silly to worry over things that might be or could be. Save your energy for the real stuff.

    Johnboy, again, the same advice to pmitchell seems to apply here. IBC does not usually present with a lump, it forms in sheets like cotton candy, thin "nests" of cancer cells if you can imagine, and yes, it does spread rapidly.But I dont know about metastisizing to other organs within days....perhaps someone else can answer that. If you have breast changes you should always see doctor for answers, sounds like you are on that path. Think positively always! 

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  • Jujube43
    Jujube43 Member Posts: 178
    edited August 2014

    I was dx with IBC just over a year ago. It has not metastasized,  but I have already had a local recurrence.  It does not usually begin with as a lump as Meadow has stated. 

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  • johnboy88
    johnboy88 Member Posts: 19
    edited August 2014

    I really appreciate your knowledge and encouragement.  I know they say the good lord never gives you more than you can handle, but why so much!  I have been dealing with severe rehumotoid arthritis, both knees replaced, left hip replaced , right hip, ankles and shoulders need to replaced.  It's just too much.  You guys are in my prayers!  I don,t know you guys can get on here and be so positive.  I truly, truly appreciate you ladies!!!!!!!  GOD BLESS each and every one of us here!

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  • Meadow
    Meadow Member Posts: 2,007
    edited August 2014

    Johnboy God bless you too! Wow with all those joint issue you are truly like the bionic man....woman. I am so so sorry you are dealing with all of this. Praying God sends comfort your way.

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