KSIBCF

Our Founder IN THE NEWS *New*

2008 Holiday Drive

Toys and Grocery Gift Cards

Support families in need during the holiday season by donating a new toy or grocery gift card to KSIBCF. These items will be distributed during Thanksgiving (gift cards only) and Christmas for those battling cancer.

Think of how difficult it would be for a parent to tell a child, "there will be no Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner because mom is sick..."

Please send your donations to:

KSIBCF, 101 W. Mission Blvd. Suite 110-132, Pomona, CA 91766

For more information call: (909) 247-0051

The Kommah Seray Inflammatory Breast Cancer Foundation (KSIBCF) 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.

Client Services Offered
Day to Day Needs:	Financial Assistance:
Grocery Assistance	Prescription Drug Co-pay
Loaner Cane, Walker, Wheelchair	Lymphedema Sleeves/ Gloves
Someone to talk to	Mastectomy Products
Attend Dr. Appt. w/ client	Prosthesis
Transportation Resources	Household Bills

Please note: We are unable to assist with medical bills, rent, mortgage,

lodging expenses, auto insurance, or loan payments.

Educational Services Available

(Beginning in 2009)

Seminar: Healthy Lifestyle Changes	Speakers/Presenters: Breast Health & rare forms of breast cancer
Seminar: Lymphedema Care & Prevention	Health Fairs Information Booths
Seminar: Mastectomy Products & Care	Corporate Health Events

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.

What is Inflammatory Breast Cancer?

It's estimated that about 1%-2% of newly diagnosed invasive breast cancers in the United States are inflammatory breast cancers. The median age range of IBC patients is between 45 and 55 years old, but may be either younger or older. The 5-year median survival rate is approximately 40%, mainly due to delays in diagnosis, the lack of expertise in treating IBC and its resistance to treatment with standard chemotherapy drugs.

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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:*

One breast larger than the other.
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.

Client Services Offered