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Is IBC curable?

Is IBC curable?

Because IBC can grow quickly (is aggressive), it requires immediate treatment. Doctors usually treat IBC with a combination of therapies, including chemotherapy, surgery and radiation therapy.

Does IBC symptoms come and go?

The bottom line. IBC causes a wide range of symptoms, including breast pain, redness, swelling, changes to the breast skin or nipples, and more. Many of the symptoms of IBC come on suddenly and may even appear to come and go. However, these symptoms will become consistently worse as the disease progresses.

Can you survive IBC?

IBC is an aggressive disease, with a historically reported five-year survival rate around 40%. Advances in care are helping more patients live longer, though.

How long can you live with IBC without treatment?

The U.S. median survival rate for people with stage III IBC is approximately 57 months, or just under 5 years. The median survival rate for people with stage IV IBC is approximately 21 months, or just under 2 years. It’s important to note, however, that these statistics are outdated.

Is IBC itchy?

Symptoms of IBC may include: a tender, itchy, or painful breast. red or purple color in one-third of the breast. one breast feeling heavier and warmer than the other.

Is IBC painful?

In addition to pain and tenderness, IBC can cause persistent itching in the breast, especially around the nipple.

What were your first IBC symptoms?

One of the first signs is most likely to be visible swelling (edema) of the skin of the breast and/or redness of the breast (covers more than 30 percent of the breast). Other signs and symptoms include: Tender, painful, or itchy breasts. Dimpling or pitting of the breast skin, resembling an orange peel.

Can IBC be detected in a blood test?

“Women identified at risk of IBC should be monitored periodically with an approved blood test and started on preventive therapy, including consideration for a vaccine. If tests continue to be abnormal, breast imaging is recommended even if no symptoms are present.