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Inflammatory Breast Cancer Center - Irondequoit, NY

Irondequoit Oncologist Doctors for Inflammatory Breast Cancer

Type of Physician: Oncologist

What is a Oncologist?

A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; the oncologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. These subspecialists decide on and administer chemotherapy as well as consult with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatment for cancer.

Specialty: Oncology (Medical)

Common Name: Cancer Doctor

Oncologist Doctors in Irondequoit *

James P Wilmot Cancer Center
Alissa Huston
601 Elmwood Ave
Rochester, NY 14642
(585) 275-5863

James P Wilmot Cancer Center
Alok A Khorana
601 Elmwood Ave
Rochester, NY 14642
(585) 275-5863

James P Wilmot Cancer Center
Deepak M Sahasrabudhe
601 Elmwood Ave
Rochester, NY 14642
(585) 275-5863

The Pluta Family Cancer Center
Marcia L Krebs
125 Red Creek Dr
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 486-0600

Buffalo Medical Group Medical Oncology Division
Robert M Zielinski
16 Davison Ct
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 438-2723

Century Medical Associates
Kandala K Chary
45 Spindrift Dr
Windsong Medical Park STE STE 100
Williamsville, NY 14221
(716) 565-0355

Buffalo Medical Group Medical Oncology Division
James T Conway
295 Essjay Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 630-1077

Buffalo Medical Group Medical Oncology Division
David R Dougherty
295 Essjay Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 630-1077

Buffalo Medical Group Medical Oncology Division
Robert M Moskowitz
295 Essjay Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 630-1077

Buffalo Medical Group Medical Oncology Division
Victor Ernesto Yosuico
295 Essjay Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 630-1077

Guthrie Clinic Sayre Hematology Oncology
Sydney Welt
114 Columbia St
Guthrie Ca Ctr
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 937-3100

Joy A Staggers Deberny MD
Joy A Staggers-Deberny
3980 Sheridan Dr
STE 401
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 625-0050

Nikhil Khushalani MD
Lynn Steinbrenner
3495 Bailey Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 862-3191

Ithaca Medical Group
Charles L Garbo
201 Dates Dr
STE 102
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 272-5414

Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Marwan G Fakih
Elm & Carlton Sts
Buffalo, NY 14263
(800) 767-9355

Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Francisco J Hernandez-Ilizaliturri
Elm & Carlton Sts
Buffalo, NY 14263
(800) 767-9355

Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Renuka V Iyer
Elm & Carlton Sts
Buffalo, NY 14263
(800) 767-9355

Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Ellis G Levine
Elm & Carlton Sts
Buffalo, NY 14263
(800) 767-9355

Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Donald L Trump
Elm & Carlton Sts
Buffalo, NY 14263
(800) 767-9355

Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Michael K K Wong
Elm & Carlton Sts
Buffalo, NY 14263
(800) 767-9355

Edward F Jordan MD
Edward F Jordan
516 Main St
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 372-7600

Olean Medical Group
Thomas G Lutz
535 Main St
Olean, NY 14760
(716) 372-0141

SUNY Medical Orthopaedic Surgery
Timothy A Damron
550 Harrison St
STE 130
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 464-4472

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Inflammatory Breast Cancer

Introduction

Inflammatory breast cancer is an accelerated form of breast cancer that is usually not detected by mammogram or ultrasound.

It is a rare cancer, accounting for approximately 1% - 3% of all breast cancers. Inflammatory breast cancer causes the breast to appear swollen and inflamed. The inflammation occurs because the cancer cells block the lymphatic vessels in the skin of the breast. This causes a blockage in lymph flow leading to the reddened, inflamed appearance to the breast.

What Are the Symptoms of Inflammatory Breast Cancer?

Unlike the more common form of breast cancer, inflammatory breast cancer does not generally present as a lump. The disease grows as nests or sheets that clog the lymph system under the skin. Often the symptoms are attributed to other diseases and thus the diagnosis may take a long time to occur.

Symptoms include:

  • Pain in the breast. Often inflammatory breast cancer is mistaken as a breast infection and treated with antibiotics. If response to antibiotics doesn't occur after a week, request a breast biopsy or referral to a breast specialist.
  • Skin changes in the breast area. You may find pink or reddened areas often with the texture and thickness of an orange. (peau d'orange)
  • A bruise on the breast that doesn't go away
  • Sudden swelling of the breast
  • Itching of the breast
  • Nipple retraction or discharge
  • Swelling of the lymph nodes under the arm or in the neck.

How is Inflammatory Breast Cancer Diagnosed?

Inflammatory breast cancer is often misdiagnosed as another medical condition. It's important to pursue a breast or skin biopsy if treatments for another breast condition like an infection don't work.

How is Inflammatory Breast Cancer Treated?

Inflammatory breast cancer is an aggressive cancer that...

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Emergency Contact for Irondequoit

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby Irondequoit Hospitals *

Rochester General Hospital
1425 Portland Ave
Rochester, NY 14621
(585)922-4000

Unity Health System St Mary's Campus
89 Genesee St
Rochester, NY 14611
(585)723-7000

Highland Hospital of Rochester
1000 South Ave
Rochester, NY 14620
(585)473-2200

Unity Health System Park Ridge Hospital
1555 Long Pond Rd
Rochester, NY 14626
(585)723-7000

Rochester Psychiatric Center
1111 Elmwood Ave
Rochester, NY 14620
(585)241-1200

Strong Memorial Hospital
601 Elmwood Ave
Rochester, NY 14642
(585)275-2100

Monroe Community Hospital
435 E Henrietta Rd
Rochester, NY 14620
(585)760-6500

Lakeside Health System
156 West Ave
Brockport, NY 14420
(585)395-6095

Newark Wayne Community Hospital
1250 Driving Park Ave
Newark, NY 14513
(315)332-2022

Canandaigua VA Medical Center
400 Fort Hill Ave
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585)394-2000

F F Thompson Health System
350 Parrish St
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585)396-6000

Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic
2 Coulter Rd
Clifton Springs, NY 14432
(315)462-9561

United Memorial Medical Center
127 North St
Batavia, NY 14020
(585)343-6030

VA Western NY Healthcare System at Batavia
222 Richmond Ave
Batavia, NY 14020
(585)297-1000

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