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Inflammatory Breast Cancer Center - Madison, WI

Madison 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 Madison *

UW Health Hematology & Oncology
Robert B Hegeman
1 S Park St
FL 4
Madison, WI 53715
(608) 287-2552

UW Health Hematology & Oncology
Michael S Huie
1 S Park St
FL 4
Madison, WI 53715
(608) 287-2552

UW Health Medical Oncology Clinic
Mark Albertini
600 Highland Ave
STE K42
Madison, WI 53792
(608) 263-8090

UW Health Medical Oncology Clinic
Howard Bailey
600 Highland Ave
STE K42
Madison, WI 53792
(608) 263-8090

UW Health Medical Oncology Clinic
James F Cleary
600 Highland Ave
STE K42
Madison, WI 53792
(608) 263-8090

UW Health Carbone Cancer Center
Kyle D Holen
600 Highland Ave
Oncology Clinic
Madison, WI 53792
(608) 265-1700

UW Health Medical Oncology Clinic
Glenn Liu
600 Highland Ave
STE K42
Madison, WI 53792
(608) 263-8090

UW Health Medical Oncology Clinic
Daniel L Mulkerin
600 Highland Ave
STE K42
Madison, WI 53792
(608) 263-8090

UW Health Carbone Cancer Center
Michele L Pipp
600 Highland Ave
Oncology Clinic
Madison, WI 53792
(608) 265-1700

UW Health Medical Oncology Clinic
H Ian Robins
600 Highland Ave
STE K42
Madison, WI 53792
(608) 263-8090

UW Hospital Fellowship Program
William Schelman
600 Highland Ave
STE K6-550
Madison, WI 53792
(608) 265-8131

UW Health Medical Oncology Clinic
Anne M Traynor
600 Highland Ave
STE K42
Madison, WI 53792
(608) 263-8090

UW Health Medical Oncology Clinic
George Wilding
600 Highland Ave
STE K42
Madison, WI 53792
(608) 263-8090

UW Health American Family & Childrens Hospital
Margo L Hoover-Regan
1675 Highland Ave
Pediatric & Diabetes Clinic
Madison, WI 53792
(608) 263-6420

Regional Cancer Center
Richard M Hansen
791 Summit Ave
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 569-0554

Medical Consultants
Abhay Jella
1061 E Commerce Blvd
Slinger, WI 53086
(262) 644-2960

Medical Associates Multi Specialty Clinics
Peter Johnson
W180 N7950 Town Hall Rd
Area C
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 250-5130

Wheaton Franciscan Cancer Center
Norwood Anderson
201 N Mayfair Rd
FL 3
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 256-1940

Wheaton Franciscan Cancer Center
Lewis Domke
201 N Mayfair Rd
FL 3
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 256-1940

Medical College of Wisconsin Hematology Oncology
Nicholas Choong
9200 W Wisconsin Ave
Froedtert East
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 805-4600

Medical College of Wisconsin Hematology Oncology
James C Wade
9200 W Wisconsin Ave
Froedtert East
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 805-4600

Wheaton Franciscan Cancer Care
Francis J Cuevas
7410 W Rawson Ave
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 427-2360

Oncology Alliance Medical Oncology Dept
Laura McGartland
2801 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 479-8695

Madison, Wisconsin

Madison is the capital of the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the county seat of Dane County. It is also home to the University of Wisconsin?Madison. The city forms the core of the United States Census Bureau's Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Dane County and neighboring Iowa and Columbia counties.
(Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madison,_Wisconsin)

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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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Introduction

Younger women generally do not consider themselves to be at risk for breast cancer. Only 5 percent of all breast cancer cases occur in women under 40 years old. However, breast cancer can strike at any age, and all women should be aware of their personal risk factors for breast cancer. (A risk factor is a condition or behavior that puts a person at risk for developing a disease.)

There are several factors that put a woman at high risk for developing breast cancer, including:

Risk factors include:

  • A personal history of breast cancer or non-cancerous breast disease
  • A family history of breast cancer, particularly in a mother, daughter or sister
  • History of radiation therapy Evidence of a specific genetic defect (BRCA1/BRCA2 mutation). Women who carry defects on either of these genes are at greater risk for developing breast cancer.
  • A Gail Index score of at least 1...

Emergency Contact for Madison

  • In case of Emergency, call 911
  • Police (919) 996-3335
  • Fire (919) 996-6115

Nearby Madison Hospitals *

Meriter Hospital
202 S Park St
Madison, WI 53715
(608)267-6000

St Marys Hospital Medical Center
700 S Park St
Madison, WI 53715
(608)251-6100

University of Wisconsin Hospitals & Clinics
600 Highland Ave
Madison, WI 53792
(608)263-6400

William S Middleton Memorial VA Hospital
2500 Overlook Terr
Madison, WI 53705
(608)256-1901

Mendota Mental Health Institute
301 Troy Dr
Madison, WI 53704
(608)301-1000

Stoughton Hospital
900 Ridge St
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608)873-6611

Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital
80 First St
Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578
(608)643-3311

Edgerton Hospital and Health Services
313 Stoughton Rd
Edgerton, WI 53534
(608)884-3441

Columbus Community Hospital
1515 Park Ave
Columbus, WI 53925
(920)623-2200

Fort Memorial Hospital
611 Sherman Ave E
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920)568-5000

Mercy Health System
1000 Mineral Point Ave
Janesville, WI 53547
(608)756-6000

St Clare Hospital & Health Services
707 14th St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608)356-1400

Divine Savior Healthcare
2817 New Pinery Rd
Portage, WI 53901
(608)742-4131

Monroe Clinic & Hospital
515 22nd Ave
Monroe, WI 53566
(608)324-1000

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