The A B C D’s of Inflammatory Breast Cancer

Clayton Polowy, MD is a Medical Oncologist practicing at Banner Desert Medical Center.

ASK THE EXPERT: The A B C D’s of Inflammatory Breast Cancer Video - Full Transcription

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Text:     Banner Health Presents:
             Ask the Expert
   
Text: The A B C D’s of Inflammatory Breast Cancer

Text: Clayton Polowy, MD
Medical Oncologist
Banner Desert Medical Center

Image: Clayton Polowy, MD, speaks on-camera throughout video.

Audio:  “The A, B, C, D’s of inflammatory breast cancer include the following, after a one week course of antibiotics, which is typically what patients will be treated with,…”

Text: A – If you see any ASYMMETRY call your Physician

Audio:   “…if there’s any ‘asymmetry’ at all in the breast, they should contact their physician.”

Text: B – Be Persistent

Audio:  “B is for ‘be persistent’ about calling your doctor if there are persistent changes in the breast that do not resolve.”

Text: C – Call and Request a Breast Cancer Specialist

Audio:  “C is ‘call’ and request a breast cancer specialist.”

Text: D – Patients should request a Diagnostic Study

Audio:  “D stands for ‘diagnosis.’ Patients should request a diagnostic study to help include or exclude inflammatory breast cancer.”

Text: Treatment Options
   * Systemic Chemotherapy
   * Surgery
   * Radiation Treatment

 Audio:  “The treatment options for inflammatory breast cancer typically include the following [usually there are three]: Systemic chemotherapy first, followed by surgery, which is typically a mastectomy, and then radiation treatment. Sometimes patients need additional systemic chemotherapy to complete their course of treatment. Some patients will qualify for hormone therapy as well.” 

Text: The A B C D’s of Inflammatory Breast Cancer

Audio:  “It is very important for women to remember these A B C D’s of inflammatory breast cancer because it is not uncommon for there to be a delay in the diagnosis. And earlier detection and diagnosis of inflammatory breast cancer can lead to more successful treatment for the patient.”

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