The Inflammatory Breast Cancer Network UK
Until we reach the day that we can keep every patient alive, we must find ways to help everybody living with inflammatory breast cancer and support them to live well.
The Inflammatory Breast Cancer Network UK is proud to announce the launch of the "Wear It Orange" campaign as part of this year's Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While the month of October is traditionally associated with all things pink, we are inviting the public to stand out and wear orange in support of raising awareness for inflammatory breast cancer (IBC), a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer.
Why Orange?
Inflammatory breast cancer often presents with a distinctive symptom known as peau d'orange, where the skin appears dimpled and resembles the texture of an orange peel. By choosing to wear orange, we celebrate our difference and bring much-needed attention to this often overlooked condition.
IBC is less common but more aggressive than other forms of breast cancer, and early detection is crucial. Many people are unaware of the signs of IBC, and this campaign aims to change that. Your support and participation in wearing orange can help spread awareness and educate others on the early warning signs of IBC.
Friday 4th October is Inflammatory breast cancer awareness day. We would love for you to Wear It Orange as a focus on IBC that day.
If you want more information and interested in taking part in Wear It Orange. Please click on the link below and complete our fundraising enquiry form.
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About
The Inflammatory Breast Cancer Network UK was founded by Caroline Ballinger whose daughter was diagnosed with IBC in 2011. At the time of her daughter’s diagnosis it quickly became clear that there was no IBC-specific support, information or research in the UK.
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Support First
Our support service informs users about the International Standard of Care in inflammatory breast cancer treatment. We enable users to make informed choices about their care and we support them throughout their treatment and beyond.
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Fundraising
We are grateful for any fundraising you can do, no matter how big or small. Not only will you be raising money that we vitally need, but you’ll also be raising awareness of this little-known, aggressive form of breast cancer and of our charity.
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Research
We are grateful for any fundraising you can do, no matter how big or small. Not only will you be raising money that we vitally need, but you’ll also be raising awareness of this little-known, aggressive form of breast cancer and of our charity.
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News
We will keep this page up to date with all our charity news. If you have any news articles you’d like published, please contact us at info@ibcnetworkuk.org.
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EURORDIS
We are proud to be partners with EURORDIS – the voice of Rare Disease Patients in Europe. Every year we will be raising awareness of inflammatory breast cancer.