KSIBCF

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Breast Cancer Survivors Celebrating Success Conference

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The Kommah Seray Inflammatory Breast Cancer Foundation is a unique organization because we meet the IMMEDIATE NEEDS of ANY cancer patient. We know firsthand how important the "little things" are to families in their day to day battle with cancer.

Services Offered

***Thanks to The Breast Cancer Society, Inc. we will resume financial assistance in Sept. 2008.***
Day to Day Needs:	Financial Assistance:
Groceries - Order & Delivery	Prescription Drug Cost
Loaner Cane, Walker, Wheelchair	Lymphedema Sleeves/ Gloves
Someone to talk to	Mastectomy Bra & Girdles
Attend Dr. Appt. w/ client	Additional Prosthesis
Transportation Resources	Household Bills

Please note: We are unable to assist with rental, mortgage,

lodging expenses, auto insurance, or loan payments.

KSIBCF is actively seeking all IBC survivors and patients. We are on a mission to unite survivors and assist those battling IBC in every way possible. Please contact us at IBC@KSIBCF.ORG or (909) 247-0051 if you are a survivor, know someone who is a survivor, or are currently battling with IBC.

What is Inflammatory Breast Cancer?
“Imagine being diagnosed with a fast-growing, lethal cancer so rare and baffling that researchers have little information on how to treat it. That has been the case for women diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer (IBC), a disease in which only 40% of patients in the United States survive five years.” (Darcy De Leon, from CancerWise.org) Link. IBC is a rare form of breast cancer. It makes up only 1–6% of all breast cancers. It is very aggressive, and survival is relatively poor compared to other forms of breast cancer. IBC is often not identified by mammograms or ultrasounds; therefore, victims are often misdiagnosed. webmd.com defines Inflammatory Breast Cancer as: “It is a rare cancer, . . . . Inflammatory breast cancer causes the breast to appear swollen and inflamed. The inflammation occurs because the cancer cells block the lymphatic vessels in the skin of the breast. This causes a blockage in lymph flow leading to the reddened, inflamed appearance to the breast."

Symptoms of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC)?

Inflammatory breast cancer does not necessarily have a defined lump. Typically, this type of breast cancer grows as nests or sheets within or around the breast area. Often the symptoms for IBC are mistaken for a rash and/or infection of some sort and in some cases, it has been diagnosed as an abnormal cyst.

Symptoms include:*

Pain in the breast.
Skin texture resembles an orange peel in the breast area (peau d'orange).
On light pigmentation you may find pink or reddish areas on the breast.
On darker pigmentation you may find reddish undertones areas on the breast.
Possible bruising appearance that doesn't go away.
Constant swelling of the breast.
Itching of the breast.
Extreme sensitivity of the breast.
Inverted or flattened nipple or irregular discharge from nipple.
Pain under the arm from swelling of the lymph nodes or around the neck.
Irregular warm feeling of breast (feverish).
Sharp and piercing irregular pains in the breast.

*Please note that IBC is very aggressive and these symptoms could occur very quickly

What to do???

If you believe you may have any of the symptoms of IBC, please request a breast biopsy and/or referral to a breast specialist or cancer treatment facility immediately. If you feel your current doctor is not believing and/or supporting you, DON’T GIVE UP, keep persisting until it could be proven otherwise.

*Please be advised that KSIBCF does not provide medical referrals or medical advice. Please consult your doctor or contact a reputable cancer treatment facility.

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