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Sunrise 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 Sunrise *

Elizabeth Tan-Chiu MD PA
Elizabeth Tan-Chiu
3200 S University Dr
STE 4372
Davie, FL 33328
(954) 262-7600

University of Miami Urology
Bruce R Kava
2229 N Commerce Pkwy
STE E
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33326
(954) 384-8886

Matthew Taub MD PA
Matthew Taub
601 N Flamingo Rd
STE 403B
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
(954) 432-6595

Memorial Cancer Institute
James Cohen
1150 N 35th Ave
STE 170
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 986-6363

Oncology Associates of South FL
Roberto Cano
3700 Washington St
STE 100
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 983-6307

Oncology Associates of South FL
Steven P Kanner
3700 Washington St
STE 100
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 983-6307

Oncology Associates of South FL
Mark S Lewis
3700 Washington St
STE 100
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 983-6307

Oncology Associates of South FL
Calvin S Rosenfeld
3700 Washington St
STE 100
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 983-6307

Comprehensive Cancer Center
Mike Cusnir
4306 Alton Rd
FL 3
Miami Beach, FL 33140
(305) 535-3310

Comprehensive Cancer Center
Joseph F Pizzolato
4306 Alton Rd
FL FL 3
Miami Beach, FL 33140
(305) 535-3300

Eduardo E Acle MD
Eduardo E Acle
747 Ponce de Leon Blvd
STE STE 503A
Miami, FL 33134
(305) 261-9293

Med-On-Col
Ramon E Rodriguez
11760 SW 40th St
STE 741
Miami, FL 33175
(305) 229-9919

Palm Beach Cancer Institute
Edit Tolnai
3401 PGA Blvd
STE STE 200
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 366-4100

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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 Sunrise

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Nearby Sunrise Hospitals *

HEALTHSOUTH Sunrise Rehabilitation Hospital
4399 Nob Hill Rd
Sunrise, FL 33351
(954)749-0300

University Hospital & Medical Center
7201 N University Dr
Tamarac, FL 33321
(954)721-2200

Westside Regional Medical Center
8201 W Broward Blvd
Plantation, FL 33324
(954)473-6600

Florida Medical Center
5000 W Oakland Park Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(954)735-6000

Plantation General Hospital
401 NW 42nd Ave
Plantation, FL 33317
(954)587-5010

St John's Rehabilitation Hospital
3075 NW 35th Ave
Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311
(954)739-6233

Coral Springs Medical Center
3000 Coral Hills Dr
Coral Springs, FL 33065
(954)344-3000

Cleveland Clinic Hospital
3100 Weston Rd
Weston, FL 33331
(954)689-5000

Northwest Medical Center
2801 N State Rd 7
Margate, FL 33063
(954)974-0400

Memorial Hospital Pembroke
7800 Sheridan St
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
(954)962-9650

Broward General Medical Center
1600 S Andrews Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954)355-4400

Fort Lauderdale Hospital
1601 E Las Olas Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954)463-4321

Kindred Hospital Fort Lauderdale
1516 E Las Olas Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954)764-8900

Memorial Hospital West
703 N Flamingo Rd
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
(954)436-5000

Atlantic Shores Hospital
4545 N Federal Hwy
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954)771-2711

Holy Cross Hospital
4725 N Federal Hwy
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954)771-8000

Imperial Point Medical Center
6401 N Federal Hwy
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954)776-8500

Hollywood Pavilion
1201 N 37th Ave
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954)962-1355

Geo Care South Florida State Hospital
800 E Cypress Dr
Pembroke Pines, FL 33025
(954)392-3000

Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital at Memorial
3501 Johnson St
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954)987-2000

Memorial Regional Hospital
3501 Johnson St
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954)987-2000

North Broward Medical Center
201 E Sample Rd
Deerfield, FL 33064
(954)786-6400

West Boca Medical Center
21644 State Rd 7
Boca Raton, FL 33428
(561)488-8000

Memorial Regional Hospital South
3600 Washington St
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954)966-4500

Kindred Hospital Hollywood
1859 Van Buren St
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954)920-9000

Memorial Hospital Miramar
1901 SW 172nd Ave
Miramar, FL 33029
(954)538-5000

Aventura Hospital & Medical Center
20900 Biscayne Blvd
Aventura, FL 33180
(305)682-7000

Jackson North Medical Center
160 NW 170th St
North Miami Beach, FL 33169
(305)651-1100

Boca Raton Community Hospital
800 Meadows Rd
Boca Raton, FL 33486
(561)955-7100

Palmetto General Hospital
2001 W 68th St
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305)823-5000

St Catherine's Rehabilitation Hospital
1050 NE 125th St
North Miami, FL 33161
(305)891-8850

Palm Springs General Hospital
1475 W 49th St
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305)558-2500

Fair Oaks Pavilion
5440 Linton Blvd
Delray Beach, FL 33484
(561)495-1000

Pinecrest Rehabilitation Hospital
5360 Linton Blvd
Delray Beach, FL 33484
(561)495-0400

Delray Medical Center
5352 Linton Blvd
Delray Beach, FL 33484
(561)498-4440

Southern Winds Hospital
4225 W 20th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305)558-9700

North Shore Medical Center
1100 NW 95th St
Miami, FL 33150
(305)835-6000

Hialeah Hospital
651 E 25th St
Hialeah, FL 33013
(305)693-6100

Miami Jewish Home & Hospital for the Aged
5200 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33137
(305)751-8626

Mount Sinai Medical Center Miami Heart Campus
4701 N Meridian Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33140
(305)674-2121

Mount Sinai Medical Center
4300 Alton Rd
Miami Beach, FL 33140
(305)674-2121

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
900 NW 17th St
Miami, FL 33136
(305)326-6000

Jackson Memorial Hospital
1611 NW 12th Ave
Miami, FL 33136
(305)585-1111

Miami VA Medical Center
1201 NW 16th St
Miami, FL 33125
(305)575-4455

University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
1475 NW 12th Ave
Miami, FL 33136
(305)243-1000

University of Miami Hospital
1400 NW 12th Ave
Miami, FL 33136
(305)325-5511

Bethesda Memorial Hospital
2815 S Seacrest Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
(561)737-7733

Metropolitan Hospital
5959 NW 7th St
Miami, FL 33126
(305)264-1000

Select Specialty Hospital Miami
955 NW Third St
Miami, FL 33128
(305)416-5700

Kindred Hospital South Florida Coral Gables
5190 SW 8th St
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305)448-1585

West Gables Rehabilitation Hospital
2525 SW 75th Ave
Miami, FL 33155
(305)262-6800

Westchester General Hospital
2500 SW 75th Ave
Miami, FL 33155
(305)264-5252

Coral Gables Hospital
3100 Douglas Rd
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305)445-8461

Miami Children's Hospital
3100 SW 62nd Ave
Miami, FL 33155
(305)666-6511

Mercy Hospital
3663 S Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33133
(305)854-4400

Sister Emmanuel Hospital for Continuing Care
3663 S Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33133
(305)285-2939

Doctors' Hospital
5000 University Dr
Coral Gables, FL 33146
(786)308-3000

Kendall Regional Medical Center
11750 SW 40th St
Miami, FL 33175
(305)223-3000

Larkin Community Hospital
7031 SW 62nd Ave
South Miami, FL 33143
(305)284-7500

A G Holley State Hospital
1199 W Lantana Rd
Lantana, FL 33462
(561)582-5666

South Miami Hospital
6200 SW 73rd St
South Miami, FL 33143
(786)662-4000

JFK Medical Center
5301 S Congress Ave
Atlantis, FL 33462
(561)965-7300

Select Specialty Hospital Palm Beach
3060 Melaleuca Ln
Lake Worth, FL 33461
(561)357-7201

Baptist Cardiac & Vascular Institute
8900 N Kendall Dr
Miami, FL 33176
(786)596-5990

Baptist Children's Hospital
8900 N Kendall Dr
Miami, FL 33176
(305)596-5437

Baptist Hospital of Miami
8900 N Kendall Dr
Miami, FL 33176
(786)596-1960

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