Early breast cancer detection is key to increased survival, and the timeframe for detections keeps getting earlier due to advanced screening technology. Specifically, 3D mammography is a powerful breast cancer detection tool. Unlike traditional 2D mammography that only takes one static image, a 3D mammogram takes multiple images to create a three-dimensional picture, providing radiologists
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Reducing Your Breast Cancer Risk: 6 Healthy Lifestyle Tips for Women
While many of us have a higher genetic likelihood of a breast cancer diagnosis, there are lifestyle choices we can make to mitigate breast cancer risk. The following article discusses health strategies you can follow to reduce your risk of developing breast cancer. Bedford Breast Center offers care for breast cancer in Los Angeles, specializing
The 5 Most Important Questions to Ask Your Breast Cancer Surgeon
The 5 Most Important Questions to Ask Your Breast Cancer Surgeon By Heather Richardson, MD, FACS At Bedford Breast Center in Beverly Hills, CA we strive to provide our patients with the best care to ensure optimal breast health. We are passionate about screening, early detection, and curing breast cancer disease. Our team of breast
Fibroadenoma During Pregnancy and Other Breast Health Questions Answered
Fibroadenoma During Pregnancy and Other Breast Health Questions Answered Breast abnormalities are certainly serious, but discovering a mass or lump in the breast during or immediately after pregnancy can be doubly frightening. Here are a few common questions about managing breast health before, during, and after pregnancy. Should I have fibroadenomas removed during pregnancy?
Fibroadenoma: Is Surgery the Only Treatment?
Fibroadenoma: Is Surgery the Only Treatment? Although finding a lump in your breast is, without a doubt, an alarming discovery, the good news is that not every breast abnormality is necessarily cancer-related. One of the most common categories of breast tissue growth is a fibroadenoma, and it occurs in approximately 10 percent of women in
Biopsy for a Lump in the Breast: What You Need to Know
Finding a lump in your breast can be scary, but keep in mind, breast lumps aren’t necessarily an indication of breast cancer. In order to determine if a breast mass is safe or not, your doctor will likely recommend a breast biopsy. A biopsy for a lump in the breast involves the removal of a
What is Fibroadenoma?
If you have found a lump in your breast during a self-exam, or a suspicious mass was found during a mammogram, don’t panic. The lump may a non-cancerous fibroadenoma. A fibroadenoma is a fairly common medical occurrence among women who are experiencing significant hormone fluctuations, either during puberty, pregnancy, or menopause. It is a non-cancerous
Top 3 Things You Need to Know About Mammogram Screening
Mammogram screening is an imaging procedure performed on women to ensure that the breasts are healthy, and that no growth or abnormalities are present. It is an effective tool for the early detection of breast cancer in women. If you have never undergone breast imaging examination before, or you’re still undecided about whether or
Nipple Sparing Mastectomy and Traditional Mastectomy: Top 3 Differentiating Factors
Women dealing with breast cancer opt to undergo a mastectomy to remove the cancer, preventing its growth and reducing the risk of cancer spreading to other parts of the body. Modern medicine has given women more options with this cancer treatment, and one of the most beneficial medical breakthroughs for women is a breast cancer
What Does Turning 40 Mean For Your Breasts?
Breast changes as we age is completely common. The breasts of a 40-year-old differ dramatically from those of a 20 or 60-year-old. Understanding what is considered normal for your breasts in your 40s can ensure that you maintain good breast health into your 50s and well beyond. Breast Changes in Your 40s As you grow
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