Inflammatory Breast Cancer

Treatment in Florida

Mayo Clinic in Florida provides comprehensive and personalized diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory breast cancer through the Breast Center.

The initial appointment is usually scheduled for the morning. Necessary tests, including imaging scans, biopsies and consultations with breast and plastic surgeons, other cancer specialists or the breast health nurse educator, can often be scheduled to begin the same afternoon.

When biopsies are necessary, most patients receive a core needle or mammotome biopsy with either stereotactic or ultrasound guidance. Our physicians were among the first in the country to offer state-of-the-art biopsies guided by magnetic resonance imaging. These biopsies can eliminate the need for surgery if the problem tissue is benign, or they can be used to formulate a better surgical plan when cancer is identified.

Biopsy results are usually available within 48 hours. If the diagnosis is cancer, treatment planning can begin almost immediately and will involve a surgeon, plastic surgeon, medical oncologist and radiation oncologist, as well as support staff. Patients also have immediate access to the latest clinical trials, both for breast cancer treatment and prevention.

Treatment Team

Mayo's Breast Center is staffed by medical internists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, surgeons, plastic surgeons and physician assistants who have a special interest in breast cancer. The team also includes a breast cancer program coordinator, breast cancer nurse educator, advanced registered nurse practitioner, dietitian, social worker, physical therapist, genetic counselor and clinical research coordinators.

Questions

The Breast Center:
904-953-0707

Appointments

For appointments or more information, call the Central Appointment Office at 904-953-0853 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern time Monday through Friday, or complete an online appointment request form.