Breast Biopsy 101: Answering Common Questions with Breast Surgeon Dr. Heather Richardson Posted on October 23, 2026 By Bedford Breast Center Being told you need a breast biopsy can bring uncertainty, especially if you do not know what the procedure involves. Whether a biopsy was recommended after a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI, understanding what to expect can help you feel more prepared. Today I am explaining how image-guided breast biopsies are performed, what patients may experience … Read More
Sexual Health After Breast Cancer: Advice from Urogynecologist Dr. Rebecca Lane Posted on October 16, 2026 By Bedford Breast Center October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when conversations about breast cancer, early detection, treatment, and survivorship become more visible. Yet one important aspect of life after breast cancer remains underdiscussed: sexual health. Breast cancer treatment can affect vaginal health, sexual comfort, intimacy, and overall quality of life. Vaginal dryness, irritation, and pain during … Read More
Why Thoughtful Chemotherapy Port Placement Makes a Difference Posted on October 6, 2026 By Bedford Breast Center When breast cancer treatment includes chemotherapy, a port can make receiving treatment and having blood drawn easier and more reliable. But for many patients, another consideration may not come up until after the port is placed: where will the port scar be? For patients who have undergone breast surgery, reconstruction, or mastectomy, the location of … Read More
A More Comfortable Mammogram: Bella Blankets® Now Available at Bedford Breast Center Posted on October 2, 2026 By Bedford Breast Center At Bedford Breast Center, we pay close attention to the details that can make breast imaging a more comfortable experience. That includes not only the technology used for your mammogram, but also the experience of having the exam itself. We are pleased to announce that Bella Blankets® are now available for every mammogram at Bedford … Read More
Male Breast Cancer: The Statistics, Symptoms, and Screening Guidelines Posted on September 29, 2026 By Bedford Breast Center Breast cancer is often thought of as a disease that affects women, but men can develop breast cancer too. Although male breast cancer is rare, knowing the signs and understanding your personal risk can help ensure that changes are evaluated promptly. In the United States, fewer than 1% of all breast cancers occur in men. … Read More
The Four Categories of Breast Density: Interpreting Your Mammogram Findings Posted on September 21, 2026 By Bedford Breast Center If you have ever received a mammogram report that mentions your breast density, you may have wondered what it means and whether it affects your breast health. Breast density describes how much fibroglandular tissue, compared with fatty tissue, is visible on a mammogram. It is not related to how your breasts look or feel, and … Read More
Understanding the Tyrer-Cuzick Model: A Tool for Assessing Breast Cancer Risk Posted on September 11, 2026 By Bedford Breast Center When it comes to breast health, knowledge is one of the most powerful tools available. For many women, understanding personal risk factors can feel overwhelming, especially when trying to make sense of family history, genetic factors, and lifestyle all at once. This is where risk assessment tools like the Tyrer-Cuzick Model come in. Designed to … Read More
Is Top Surgery the Same as a Mastectomy? What Patients Should Know. Posted on September 7, 2026 By Bedford Breast Center An oncologically-sound mastectomy and gender-affirming, masculinizing chest surgery (Also known as “Top Surgery”) both involve removing breast tissue. Still, they are not the same procedure, and they are not performed for the same reasons. A simple mastectomy is a medical treatment used to remove breast tissue because of breast cancer or to reduce a patient's … Read More
Mastitis or Inflammatory Breast Cancer? Know The Key Differences Posted on August 27, 2026 By Bedford Breast Center Redness, swelling, warmth, tenderness, and changes in the appearance of the breast can be concerning, especially when they develop suddenly or without an obvious explanation. These symptoms can be associated with several breast conditions, including mastitis and inflammatory breast cancer, which can sometimes look remarkably similar despite being very different conditions. Mastitis is a common … Read More
Developed a Lump AFTER a Lumpectomy? Understanding Fat Necrosis, Seromas, and Other Common Causes Posted on August 21, 2026 By Bedford Breast Center Finding a new lump or area of firmness in the breast after a lumpectomy can be unsettling. After surgery for breast cancer, it is understandable to wonder whether a change in the breast is part of normal healing or something that needs to be evaluated. The good news is that changes in the texture of … Read More