Inflammatory Breast Cancer

Overview

Mayo Clinic provides comprehensive screening, evaluation, education and treatment for patients with inflammatory breast cancer. Each year Mayo Clinic physicians diagnose and treat more than 1,300 new patients with breast cancer including some cases of inflammatory disease. Mayo Clinic is among the most active breast cancer research facilities in the world. Genetic consultation is available for patients with a family history of inflammatory breast cancer.

Diagnosis

To diagnose inflammatory breast cancer, doctors at Mayo Clinic conduct a biopsy. In this procedure a pathologist examines a small amount of skin and breast tissue for evidence of cancer cells. Read more about diagnosis of inflammatory breast cancer.

Treatment Options

A team of medical professionals from several specialties provides innovative treatment strategies and support to make patients' medical care as effective and comfortable as possible. Each year more than 750 patients with breast cancer undergo surgery at Mayo Clinic. Read more about treatment options for inflammatory breast cancer.

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About Inflammatory Breast Cancer

Inflammatory breast cancer is rare but deadly. It typically occurs in women older than 50. However, it can occur in women as young as 30. Because inflammatory breast cancer is so aggressive and spreads so rapidly, early detection and treatment are very important. Experts believe that inflammatory breast cancer develops when cancer cells block the lymph vessels in the breast. The blockage causes discoloration, swelling and warmth. The skin of the breast may become ridged or pitted like the peeling of an orange, a condition called peau d'orange.

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