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Inflammatory Breast Cancer Center - West Seneca, NY

West Seneca 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 West Seneca *

Buffalo Medical Group Medical Oncology Division
David R Dougherty
3345 Southwestern Blvd
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 630-1045

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

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

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
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

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

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

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

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

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

West Seneca, New York

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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 West Seneca

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby West Seneca Hospitals *

Western NY Children's Psychiatric Center
1010 East and West Rd
West Seneca, NY 14224
(716)677-7000

Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
565 Abbott Rd
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716)826-7000

St Joseph Hospital
2605 Harlem Rd
Cheektowaga, NY 14225
(716)891-2400

VA Western NY Healthcare System at Buffalo
3495 Bailey Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716)834-9200

Sheehan Memorial Hospital
425 Michigan Ave
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716)848-2000

Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Elm & Carlton St
Buffalo, NY 14263
(716)845-2300

Kaleida Health Buffalo General Hospital
100 High St
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716)859-5600

Erie County Medical Center
462 Grider St
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716)898-3000

Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo
219 Bryant St
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716)878-7000

Kaleida Health Millard Fillmore Gates Circle Hospital
3 Gates Cir
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716)887-4600

BryLin Hospitals
1263 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716)886-8200

Sisters Of Charity Hospital
2157 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716)862-1000

Buffalo Psychiatric Center
400 Forest Ave
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716)885-2261

Kaleida Health Millard Suburban Hospital
1540 Maple Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716)568-3600

Kenmore Mercy Hospital
2950 Elmwood Ave
Kenmore, NY 14217
(716)447-6100

DeGraff Memorial Hospital
445 Tremont St
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716)694-4500

Bertrand Chaffee Hospital
224 E Main St
Springville, NY 14141
(716)592-2871

Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center
621 10th St
Niagara Falls, NY 14302
(716)278-4000

TLC Health Network Lake Shore Healthcare Campus
845 Route 5 & 20
Irving, NY 14081
(716)951-7000

Eastern Niagara Hospital Lockport
521 East Ave
Lockport, NY 14094
(716)514-5700

Mount St Mary's Hospital & Health Center
5300 Military Rd
Lewiston, NY 14092
(716)297-4800

TLC Health Network Tri County Memorial Hospital
100 Memorial Dr
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716)532-8900

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

Eastern Niagara Hospital at Newfane
2600 William St
Newfane, NY 14108
(716)778-5111

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

Wyoming County Community Hospital
400 N Main St
Warsaw, NY 14569
(585)786-2233

Medina Memorial Hospital
200 Ohio St
Medina, NY 14103
(585)798-2000

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