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Inflammatory Breast Cancer Center - Sunrise Manor, NV

Sunrise Manor 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 Manor *

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada
Shamoon Ahmad
3340 Topaz St
STE STE 100
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 363-2020

Nevada Cancer Institute
Lin-Chi Chen
3730 S EASTERN AVE
Las Vegas, NV 89169
(702) 822-5433

Nevada Cancer Institute
Sunil Sharma
3730 S EASTERN AVE
Las Vegas, NV 89169
(702) 822-5433

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada
Brian D Vicuna
7445 Peak Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89128
(702) 952-2140

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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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Risk factors include:

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Emergency Contact for Sunrise Manor

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby Sunrise Manor Hospitals *

Mike O'Callagan Federal Hospital
4700 N Las Vegas Blvd
Nellis Afb, NV 89191
(702)653-2260

North Vista Hospital
1409 E Lake Mead Blvd
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702)649-7711

Horizon Specialty Hospital
640 Desert Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702)382-3155

Progressive Hospital
4015 S McLeod Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702)433-2200

Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center
3186 S Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702)731-8000

Valley Hospital Medical Center
620 Shadow Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702)388-4000

University Medical Center
1800 W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702)383-2000

Kindred Hospital Las Vegas Flamingo Campus
2250 E Flamingo Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702)784-4300

Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center
2075 E Flamingo Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702)733-8800

Kindred Hospital Las Vegas at Desert Springs Hospital
2075 E Flamingo Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702)866-2000

Harmon Medical & Rehabilitation Hospital
2170 E Harmon Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702)794-0100

HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital of Las Vegas
1250 S Valley View Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702)877-8898

Kindred Hospital Las Vegas Sahara Campus
5110 W Sahara Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702)352-9260

Desert Willow Treatment Center
6171 W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702)486-8900

Rawson Neal Psychiatric Hospital
1650 Community College Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702)486-4400

Red Rock Behavioral Health Hospital
5975 W Twain Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702)214-8099

HEALTHSOUTH Hospital at Tenaya
2500 N Tenaya Way
Las Vegas, NV 89128
(702)562-2021

MountainView Hospital
3100 N Tenaya Way
Las Vegas, NV 89128
(702)255-5000

Montevista Hospital
5900 W Rochelle Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702)364-1111

St Rose Dominican Hospitals Rose de Lima Campus
102 E Lake Mead Pkwy
Henderson, NV 89015
(702)616-5000

Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center
5400 S Rainbow Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89118
(702)853-3000

St Rose Dominican Hospitals Siena Campus
3001 St Rose Pkwy
Henderson, NV 89052
(702)616-5000

Summerlin Hospital Medical Center
657 N Town Center Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702)233-7000

HEALTHSOUTH Henderson Rehabilitation Hospital
10301 Jeffreys St
Henderson, NV 89052
(702)939-9400

St Rose Dominican Hospital San Martin Campus
8280 W Warm Springs Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702)492-8000

Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center
9300 W Sunset Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89148
(702)880-2100

Boulder City Hospital
901 Adams Blvd
Boulder City, NV 89005
(702)293-4111

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