Support for you

Icon of two human figures within a circle of hands, with text 'Providing support for patients and their families'

Our purpose is to educate the public and healthcare professionals about inflammatory breast cancer (IBC), support individuals and family members diagnosed with IBC, and to promote and fund IBC research in the United Kingdom.

We make it clear that we are not medical professionals. Please see our medical disclaimer below.

Medical disclaimer

Any medical information referred to in or through our site is given as information only and is not intended:

  • as medical diagnosis or treatment

  • to replace consultation with a qualified medical practitioner

  • to advocate or recommend the purchase of any product or to endorse or guarantee the credentials or appropriateness of any health care provider

We strongly suggest you consult a healthcare professional for specific advice about your situation.

How we support you

Our charity hosts private Facebook support groups for patients, family members and fundraisers.

For those people not on social media, we also provide direct e-mail support. Please Contact Us for more details.

  • Text about the Inflammatory Breast Cancer Network UK support group, registered with Fundraising Regulator, with logo and description.

    MAIN SUPPORT GROUP

    Our support group for all patients diagnosed with IBC can be found here:
    Inflammatory Breast Cancer Support UK

  • Logo for the Inflammatory Breast Cancer Network UK Family Group with text about being registered with Fundraising Regulator on a blue gradient background.

    FAMILY GROUP

    Our support group for family members can be found here:

    The Inflammatory Breast Cancer Network UK Family Support Group

  • Pink and orange gradient circle with black and pink text about the Inflammatory Breast Cancer Network UK, including a logo for fundraising regulator and some smaller text.

    LIVING WITH GROUP

    We also run two additional support groups: Reconstruction after IBC Treatment and Living with IBC (for patients diagnosed with metastatic/secondary IBC). Both of these groups are set to private, and we add patients to them from our main patient support group as relevant. So join the main support group first.

Tips for Patients

We have helpful tips for each stage of care, please click on the pictures below to find advice for you.

Graphic of a human torso with a focus on the chest, illustrating breast pain or tenderness, accompanied by the text "Symptoms Guide" in bold letters.
Pink IV drip icon with the text "Chemotherapy Tips" on an orange background.
Graphic of pink lungs and five dots on an orange background with the text "Signs of Stage 4" underneath.
Illustration of a woman's torso with a breast icon and the text "Mastectomy Tips" on an orange background.
Pink ribbon shaped like an envelope on an orange background, with the text "IBC OUTREACH" below.
Bright orange card with a pink radiation warning symbol and the text 'Radiotherapy Tips' in pink.