Bedford Breast Center
436 N Bedford Dr, Ste 308
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: (310) 278-8590
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m.– 5 p.m.
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Breast masses can have many different causes, ranging from common benign conditions to less common breast tumors. Understanding what is causing a new mass is an important first step in determining the appropriate evaluation and treatment. Phyllodes tumors are a rare type of breast mass that account for less than 1% of all breast tumors. …
If you're pregnant or breastfeeding and you've noticed a lump, a change in the skin of your breast, or you're simply due for your annual screening, you may have heard that imaging is off the table until after you wean. This is one of the most common misconceptions we hear at Bedford Breast Center, and …
While yeast infections are often associated with oral thrush or vaginal candidiasis, they can also occur on the skin of the breast, including the nipple, areola, and inframammary fold. A breast yeast infection, or cutaneous candidiasis, is typically not serious, but it can cause discomfort and is sometimes mistaken for other breast concerns that need …
