Breast Cancer

Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a rare but very aggressive form of breast cancer. Unlike most breast cancers, it often does not cause a lump. Instead, it blocks lymph vessels in the skin of the breast, leading to fast and visible changes. Because symptoms can look like an infection or skin condition, diagnosis is often … Read more

Metastatic breast cancer (MBC), also called stage IV breast cancer, occurs when cancer cells from the breast spread to distant organs. These may include the bones, liver, lungs, or brain. Metastatic disease is not considered curable, but it is treatable. Many patients live for years with ongoing therapy and careful monitoring. Breast cancer becomes metastatic … Read more

Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a distinct and aggressive subtype of breast cancer. It accounts for approximately 10–15% of all breast cancer cases. What makes triple negative breast cancer different is the absence of three common receptors used to guide treatment: estrogen receptors (ER), progesterone receptors (PR), and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 … Read more

Breast cancer symptoms vary widely between individuals and across disease stages. Some patients experience obvious physical changes, while others have minimal or no symptoms in early disease. Breast cancer remains one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers among women in the United States, though it can also occur in men. Early recognition of breast cancer … Read more