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Most of us associate breast cancer with lumps in the breast, but there's another very dangerous form that disguises itself as an infection, often leading to delayed diagnosis.
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The hallmark of inflammatory breast cancer is redness and swelling of the skin, which closely mimics an infection. However, a give-away that it’s not a standard infection, is that it rarely causes pain and almost never a fever, as would be expected with an infection. If you experience any of these symptoms, consult a breast specialist immediately.
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The hallmark of inflammatory breast cancer is redness and swelling of the skin, which closely mimics an infection. However, a give-away that it’s not a standard infection, is that it rarely causes pain and almost never a fever, as would be expected with an infection. If you experience any of these symptoms, consult a breast specialist immediately.
Read more: Rare breast cancer very dangerous