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
Breast Cancer Surgery FAQ Posted on August 28, 2023 By Bedford Breast Center A breast cancer diagnosis can set off a cascade of emotions, and you might feel as though you have little control. One way to regain that control is by getting answers to your questions after learning about your diagnosis. Even though the list of questions may seem endless, we'll use this blog post to address … Read More
Mastitis Guide: Prevention and Treatment Posted on August 22, 2023 By Bedford Breast Center Breastfeeding is a beautiful and essential bond between a mother and her newborn. However, amidst the joys of this journey, there can be challenges to overcome. One such challenge many breastfeeding mothers may face is – a painful breast infection that can interfere with this special connection. What is Mastitis? Mastitis is an infection that … Read More
Get Natural Results With Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy Posted on July 28, 2023 By Bedford Breast Center When a woman faces a breast cancer diagnosis, she needs to remember that she has choices on this journey. No woman should have to settle simply because "that's the way it's always been done." This is especially true when it comes to preparing for a mastectomy. At Bedford Breast Center in Beverly Hills, CA, we … Read More
Does a Breast Biopsy Hurt? Posted on July 11, 2023 By Bedford Breast Center A breast biopsy is performed to evaluate suspicious breast tissue for the presence of cancer or other abnormalities. While discomfort and pain levels vary by patient, most report only mild to moderate discomfort. The level of pain experienced during a breast biopsy depends on several factors, including the type of biopsy, the patient's pain tolerance, … Read More