Dr. Bora Lim
Oncologist
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Dr. Bora Lim is an oncologist and an Associate Professor at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
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Episode # 49 • 24 Feb 2026
Inflammatory Breast Cancer: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Management
Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is rare but highly aggressive, and often hides in plain sight. Rather than presenting as the distinct lump, IBC typically appears as redness or swelling in the breast and skin changes that can mimic mastitis or infection, leading to dangerous delays in diagnosis. In this episode of BackTable Tumor Board, breast medical oncologists Dr. Lindsay Peterson and Dr. Bora Lim break down how to recognize IBC’s typical and atypical presentations, approach diagnostic workup, and tailor treatment across subtypes.
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Dr. Bora Lim, M.D., is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Breast Medical Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, where she serves as Chief of the Section of Translational Breast Cancer Research and Director of Translational Research for both the Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Clinic and the Advanced Breast Cancer Program. A physician-scientist with deep expertise in aggressive breast malignancies, Dr. Lim’s work bridges clinical care and discovery science. She leads multiple investigator-initiated clinical trials and associated biomarker studies designed to tailor novel therapeutic strategies for hard-to-treat subtypes such as triple-negative breast cancer and inflammatory breast cancer, utilizing cutting-edge tools like liquid biopsy and single-cell genomics to define optimal target populations and therapeutic pathways.
Dr. Lim completed her medical training at Ewha Womans University School of Medicine and subsequent residency and fellowship training in internal medicine, hematology, and oncology in the United States. She is board-certified in internal medicine, hematology, and oncology, and is widely recognized for her commitment to translating laboratory insights into meaningful advances in patient care. Her research mission is rooted in relieving suffering from aggressive breast cancers through scientifically rigorous translational trials and preclinical studies that inform real-world treatment approaches. In addition to her leadership in clinical research, Dr. Lim is actively engaged in national and international educational forums and guideline-setting panels, contributing to the evolving standards of care in breast oncology.
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