What is IBC?
A working definition: Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) is a rare and very aggressive disease in which cancer cells block lymph vessels in the skin of the breast.
This type of breast cancer is called “inflammatory” because the breast often looks swollen and red, or “inflamed.”
Our mission:
- To fund research regarding Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- To provide an avenue to network proactive education to the general population as well as the medical community regarding Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
Download the IBC app today!
This informative and interactive app is available to anyone wanting to know more about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
Latest articles and videos about IBC
Learn about IBC clinical trials that are currently enrolling.
Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of IBC
“I would not have been diagnosed as quickly as I was if I hadn’t had the information and resources that The IBC Network provides us on their website and their app.”
“The IBC Network Foundation made a huge difference for me. They helped me find the right treatment after the initial hospital did not want to do radiation and surgery since I was stage 4 already. I had surgery and radiation, finished in July 2019, and have been NED since.”
#ScarsOfStrength – Kathleen’s Story
Scars of Strength Series – Each story is written in the patient’s own words. Please read and share. #ScarsOfStrength - Kathleen's Story I was diagnosed with metastatic inflammatory breast cancer in Oct 2014, at the age of 29, while pregnant with my son. I knew about [...]
#ScarsOfStrength – Tracey’s Story
Scars of Strength Series – Each story is written in the patient’s own words. Please read and share. #ScarsOfStrength - Tracey's Story As I stand in front of my husband taking this photo, I am both empowered and terrified but I am laid bare for a cause. [...]
#ScarsOfStrength – Kerry’s Story
Scars Of Strength Series – Each story is written in the patient’s own words. Please read and share. #ScarsOfStrength - Kerri's Story My name is Kerri and I was diagnosed with IBC in May of 2019. I was 48 years old with no family history. I had [...]
“Education from The IBC Network Foundation, I think was truly part of me becoming, finally, NED through treatment.”