Ailments & Conditions

Inflammatory Breast Cancer: Symptoms, Treatments and More

Symptoms of Inflammatory Breast Cancer

Unlike other forms of breast cancer, inflammatory breast cancer is unlikely to cause a mass or lump. It typically begins with a warmer and heavier breast that appears swollen and red. Bruises may occur as well. Other possible signs may include:

– Quick growth or swelling in the breast

– Redness in one-third of the breast, which would become clearer and subside gradually

– Nipple moves sideways or flattens out

– Hot sensation, tenderness, or aching in the breast

– The breast is hard to touch

– Breast skin changes, such as an orange texture, welts, or hives [3]