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
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
Removing Noncancerous Breast Lumps: MILR vs. Traditional Surgery Posted on January 25, 2024 By Bedford Breast Center After discovering a noncancerous breast lump, most patients’ first question is how to remove it. While these benign masses (known medically as fibroadenomas) are not life-threatening, they can still cause significant discomfort and anxiety. In this blog post, we will discuss your options for removing noncancerous breast lumps, including traditional surgical removal and the innovative … Read More
Treatment for Mastitis: Your Top Questions Answered Posted on November 2, 2023 By Bedford Breast Center When you're experiencing breast pain, tenderness, and swelling, it's understandable to be concerned. For nursing mothers, one common culprit behind these symptoms is . This blog post will address common questions about this condition---its causes, treatments, prevention, and more. 1. What Causes Mastitis? Mastitis can be caused by bacteria from your baby's mouth entering the … Read More
Fibroadenoma During Pregnancy: Answering Your Breast Health Questions Posted on September 18, 2023 By Bedford Breast Center Fibroadenoma During Pregnancy: Answering Your Breast Health Questions Breast abnormalities are certainly serious, but discovering a mass or lump in the breast during or immediately after pregnancy can be doubly frightening. Below, our Beverly Hills breast specialists answer common questions about managing breast health before, during, and after pregnancy. Should I have fibroadenomas removed during … Read More
Fibroadenoma: Is Surgery the Only Treatment? Posted on September 18, 2023 By Bedford Breast Center 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 American women. Below, we discuss treatment, from surgery … Read More