Education is the MOST powerful tool in the fight against misdiagnosis and improper treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

Our Foundation's mission is to educate the public and the medical community when needed, that this form of breast cancer is different and is rarely picked up by mammograms.

Towards this mission, the fourth
Wednesday of the month our
radio show, called
IBC FACT & FALLACIES,
will dispel the myths and help educate our listeners.

Information

What...
Common IBC Symptoms:

  • a swollen breast
  • a painful breast
  • incessant itchy breast
  • a rash on one breast
  • a bug bite that won't go away
These symptoms may appear overnight without warning. If they do not go away with creams, ointments or antibiotics, demand that your doctor rule out IBC.

Things You need to know:
Mammograms usually don't pick up IBC because normally there is no lump that women are told to look for.

Why - Reason #1
Doctors misdiagnose Inflammatory Breast Cancer as mastitis.

Why - Reason #2
We need to push this message across the country.

Who..
Our group of dedicated advocates are, and a brief message about each one of us.

Tips:
On the top of most of the included pages of this website, you will find TIPS. These are TIPS that doctors and patients have given to people dealing with first symptoms of Inflammatory Breast Cancer, plus TIPS from patients who have gone through chemotherapy.

Medical Disclaimer

The information contained on the 'eraseibc.com' web site is presented for the purpose of educating people on Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Nothing contained on this web site should be construed nor is intended to be used for medical diagnosis or treatment. It should not be used in place of the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider. Should you have any health care related questions, please call or see your physician or other qualified health care provider promptly.

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Be Aware: We are told to look for a lump. Not so normally with Inflammatory Breast Cancer. An overnight swelling of the breast, pain, itching that will not go away with creams or ointments, should be checked by a breast specialist. And please be your own best advocate. It could save your life.

Click here to listen to Andrew Schorr and Dr. Cristofanilli. A very insightful interview about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
M.D. Anderson IBC clinic
in Houston Texas.
The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) is a non-profit organization that brings together the best of internationally renowned cancer care institutions - Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Univerisity of Washington Medicine and Childrens Hospital.
The University of Washington (Seattle) Tumor Vaccine Group A breast cancer vaccine ! Yes, there is!
The American Society of Breast Disease is the only medical society in the United States to advocate a multidisciplinary team approach as the standard of excellence in managing benign and malignant breast conditions. The ASBD provides professional education and advanced training in breast disease and cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and survivorship.
Illinois WINGS WINGS (Women Involved in Nurturing, Giving, Sharing) is a 501(C)(3) non-profit Illinois Corporation whose mission is to bring top-quality breast care to men and women of Illinois regardless of their ability to pay.
Toddler Planet Family life and fighting Inflammatory Breast Cancer Read this young mothers story
Our very good friends in Canada who, through their selfless acts, are educating through video and music and a beautiful song, Joseph's Lullaby. Click on the above link and meet Sharon (Shay) Moyer and Zack Bicknell. We want to thank them for all the things they do to bring awareness to cancer, and a special thanks to Shay for helping us get the word out about IBC on her site.
Thank you Shay, for helping us spread the word about IBC.
YOUNG WOMEN UNITED AGAINST BREAST CANCER ACTION .. ADVOCACY .. AWARENESS
Caring Baskets by Design is the inspirational answer to easing the treatment journey of those undergoing cancer care therapies, their caregivers and anyone looking for all-natural healthy products!
Building Self-esteem for Women
The Cancer Support & Resource Program of Norfolk (CSRP) offers community support to residents in South-western Ontario, linking cancer patients, caregivers and others to the resources they need to ‘fight cancer with courage’.
Wonderful stories and content. Be sure to visit this site.
A true Metamorphosis through Inflammatory Breast Cancer Courage comes in all forms and young Heidi Marble is the embodiment of that word.
'The Empty Cup Runneth Over'