Glossary for Inflammatory breast cancer

• Brachial Plexus Injury: Damage to the nerves controlling the shoulder and arm (often from childbirth).
• Breast Cancer: Cancer of the breast.
• Breast lump: Any type of lump in the breast
• Breast swelling: Swelling or enlargement of one or both breasts
• Breast symptoms: Any symptom affecting one or both breasts.
• Death: The cessation of life
• Fibroadenoma: Benign tumor containing fibrous tissues and glands (common in breasts)
• Fibrocystic breasts: The development of benign fluid-filled cysts in the breasts as well as scar-like tissue. The cysts can make breast cancer examinations more difficult.
• Hemorrhage: Bleeding of any type (especially when referring to severe bleeding)
• Lymphedema: Swelling causes by lymphatic fluid retention
• Mastitis: Infected breast common in nursing mothers
• Metastatic cancer: Any cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.
• Obesity: An increase in the body weight greater than that required for normal function that is characterised by the accumulation of excessive fat

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