Breast Reconstruction: Understanding Your Options (Updated 2024) Posted on June 11, 2024 By Bedford Breast Center Breast cancer may test your resilience, but it doesn't define you. As you navigate the challenging path of recovery, options are available to help you restore your confidence and sense of femininity. With so many different kinds of breast cancer and many complex treatments and decisions to make, it can be hard to know where … Read More
40 Is the New 50 for Starting Mammograms, Says USPSTF Posted on May 24, 2024 By Bedford Breast Center At Bedford Breast Center, we believe in empowering you through education about the latest breast health guidelines. The recent update to mammogram screening recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is a significant development, and we want to make sure you understand what these changes mean for your preventive care. USPSTF Lowers Mammogram … Read More
Oncoplastic Surgery: Enhancing Breast Conservation Surgery Posted on May 10, 2024 By Bedford Breast Center At Bedford Breast Center, we prioritize preserving health and aesthetics, which is why we're proud to offer oncoplastic surgery. This specialized approach combines oncology principles with plastic surgery techniques to achieve optimal outcomes for breast-conserving surgery. What is Oncoplastic Surgery? Oncoplastic surgery is a sophisticated approach that blends the expertise of oncologic surgery with the … Read More
What Is a Breast Cancer Risk Calculator? Posted on April 18, 2024 By Bedford Breast Center Women in the US have a 1 in 8 chance of being diagnosed with breast cancer, and one of the keys to beating breast cancer is early screening and diagnosis. Actress Olivia Munn recently made headlines and brought this vital reminder to light after her own breast cancer wake-up call. Despite a “normal” mammogram result, … Read More
Breast Density and Breast Cancer Risk Posted on April 11, 2024 By Dr. Heather Halpin Richardson Many of our patients have had a lot of questions following recent media attention about the risk of breast cancer, density, and MRI screening. And while we have always routinely calculated the risks for all our patients and recommended personalized screening options, we wanted to address some of these concerns here. We feel that the … Read More
Mammography vs Ultrasound: Breast Cancer Screening Options Posted on March 22, 2024 By Bedford Breast Center Breast ultrasound and mammography are two effective methods of screening for breast cancer. How do you know which procedure is the right one for you? Or perhaps it’s a combination of both? In this blog post, we will look at mammography vs ultrasound for breast cancer screening so you can make the best decision for … Read More
Your Breast Cancer Treatment Timeline: What To Expect Posted on March 11, 2024 By Bedford Breast Center When navigating the complexities of breast cancer, one of the first and most important steps is mapping out your treatment timeline. At Bedford Breast Center, we strive to provide clear, personalized treatment timelines to help ease the anxiety that comes with the unknown. Our goal is to approach your care with precision and compassion, ensuring … Read More
Frequently Asked Questions: Breast Density Posted on March 6, 2024 By Anna Darin, PA What does it mean to have dense breast tissue? How do I know if I have dense breasts? Does breast density affect breast cancer risk? In this blog post, we’ll answer common questions about breast density patients ask at Bedford Breast Center. What Is Breast Density? Breasts are composed of glandular tissue, fatty tissue, and … Read More
Common Issues with Breast Surgery and Procedures Posted on February 12, 2024 By Dr. Heather Halpin Richardson Being a doctor and doing hundreds of breast procedures, we get a lot of exposure to what is normal and expected, versus what is rare and atypical. However, when you’re on the patient side of things and your experience is essentially (hopefully) just once, everything is strange, weird, and atypical…. And therefore, must be abnormal … Read More
Healing After a Breast Procedure, Explained Posted on February 9, 2024 By Dr. Heather Halpin Richardson Everyone is in a hurry to heal after surgery, but at what point is your body actually “healed?” Many people consider their wounds healed within 12 weeks. After this period, there is less concern for infection or re-opening of the wound, so you’re out of the woods. However, the healing process continues, and it’s a … Read More