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Learn About Inflammatory Breast Cancer

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What is the definition of Inflammatory Breast Cancer?
Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a rare and aggressive type of breast cancer in which the cancer cells block the lymph vessels in the skin of the breast. This type of breast cancer is called 'inflammatory' because the breast often looks swollen and red, or 'inflamed.' The skin may also look dimpled like the skin of an orange. IBC can be difficult to diagnose because there is no lump to feel or detect on a mammogram. Like other types of breast cancer, IBC can occur in men, but usually at an older age than in women.
What are the alternative names for Inflammatory Breast Cancer?
  • Inflammatory breast cancer
  • Breast cancer, inflammatory
Who are the top Inflammatory Breast Cancer Local Doctors?
Henry M. Kuerer
Elite in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Surgical Oncology
Elite in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Surgical Oncology

MD Anderson

2130 W Holcombe Blvd, Univ Of Tx M D Ande Life, 
Houston, TX 
Languages Spoken:
English

Henry Kuerer is a Surgical Oncologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kuerer is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Angiosarcoma.

Eric P. Winer
Elite in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Oncology | Hematology Oncology
Elite in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Oncology | Hematology Oncology

Yale University

35 Park St, 
New Haven, CT 
Languages Spoken:
English

Eric Winer is an Oncologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Winer is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, and Breast Cancer in Men.

 
 
 
 
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Abenaa M. Brewster
Elite in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Oncology | Hematology
Elite in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Oncology | Hematology

MD Anderson

2130 W Holcombe Blvd, Univ Of Tx M D Ande Life, 
Houston, TX 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Abenaa Brewster is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Brewster is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Angiosarcoma.

What are the latest Inflammatory Breast Cancer Clinical Trials?
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Inflammatory Breast Cancer: a Prospective Trial

Summary: This study will prospectively determine the feasibility and oncological safety of sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) after neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) in inflammatory breast cancer patients traditionally considered ineligible for SLNB due to locally advanced cancer with skin/chest wall involvement (cT4d) and heavy nodal burden at presentation (cN1/N2). This study will also assess the identifica...

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Refining Local-Regional Therapy for Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC)

Summary: This Feasibility study is trying to determine: * If Lymphoscintigraphy (imaging of the lymphatic drainage patterns) is effective in demonstrating the drainage to the sentinel lymph nodes in patients with inflammatory breast cancer. * The likelihood of identifying the sentinel lymph nodes in the operating room, using both blue dye and the radioactive substance used for lymphoscintigraphy. * The inc...

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Published Date: May 13, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center