If ever there was a breast cancer in need of increased awareness, it's inflammatory breast cancer. IBC, also known as the silent killer, is a quickly spreading cancer that starts on the skin. Most of the time, there's no lump. This post is short and sweet with one take-home message -- know the signs of IBC.
Why the urgency?
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By Bayan Raji, Staff Writer
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