The 5 Most Important Questions To Ask Your Breast Cancer Surgeon Posted on September 27, 2019 By Bedford Breast Center At Bedford Breast Center in Beverly Hills, CA, we strive to provide our patients with the best care to ensure optimal breast health. We are passionate about screening, early detection, and curing breast cancer disease. Our team of breast specialists, Dr. Heather Richardson and Dr. Leslie Memsic strive to provide patients with a caring environment … Read More
Talking to Family About Breast Cancer Posted on September 18, 2019 By Bedford Breast Center Talking to Family About Breast Cancer The following article discusses strategies for gently discussing your diagnosis with family and friends. Bedford Breast Center is a Los Angeles cancer treatment center, dedicated to providing compassionate care to diverse patients throughout their diagnosis and treatment journey. After a breast cancer diagnosis, one of the hardest tasks for … Read More
Breast Reconstruction Without Implants (Updated 2023) Posted on May 27, 2019 By Bedford Breast Center The demand for safer, more natural reconstruction methods after mastectomy has led to the popularity of the Goldilocks mastectomy and SWIM breast reconstruction at Bedford Breast Center. Dr. Heather Richardson and Dr. Lisa Cassileth developed these techniques to offer a viable, natural alternative for those seeking cancer removal and breast reconstruction without implants or extensive … Read More
Biopsy for a Lump in the Breast: What You Need to Know Posted on March 5, 2018 By Bedford Breast Center Finding a lump in your breast can be scary, but keep in mind, breast lumps aren’t necessarily an indication of breast cancer. In order to determine if a breast mass is safe or not, your doctor will likely recommend a breast biopsy. A biopsy for a lump in the breast involves the removal of a … Read More
A Primer on Breast Biopsy Procedures Posted on February 1, 2018 By Bedford Breast Center When you or your doctor detect a breast lump, a breast biopsy is frequently recommended as it is the definitive test to rule out cancer. A biopsy removes part or all of the lump and the tissue sample is sent to pathology for examination. At least 70% of lumps biopsied are benign. Every breast mass … Read More
Top 3 Things You Need to Know About Mammogram Screening Posted on June 15, 2017 By Bedford Breast Center Mammogram screening is an imaging procedure performed on women to ensure that the breasts are healthy and that no growth or abnormalities are present. It is an effective tool for the early detection of breast cancer in women. Here are 3 reasons to choose Bedford Center at Beverly Hills, CA If you have never undergone … Read More
What Does Turning 30 Mean For Your Breasts? Posted on June 29, 2016 By Bedford Breast Center Now that you’re 30, it’s time to get serious about your breast health. Age is one of the biggest risk factors for breast cancer. Being in your 30s, may not put you in the highest risk category but it is still important to monitor your breasts and note any changes that occur. It's important to … Read More
Breast Care, What you need to know Posted on May 31, 2016 By Bedford Breast Center One in eight women will develop breast cancer at some point in her lifetime, according to statistics from the American Cancer Society. Despite the raised awareness of breast cancer in today’s society, revolutionary care for breast cancer, and readily available routine breast care, still too few women know how to assess their own breast health. … Read More
“Coconut oil will cure cancer!” Ridiculous Stories I read on Facebook Posted on April 27, 2016 By Bedford Breast Center Curing Cancer With Social Media? Social media brings us some amazing viral content. For those of us in the medical field, it's great to see people sharing tips for healthy living and raising awareness for cancer prevention and the fight for curing cancer. But as with anything found on the Internet, we often let our … Read More
Can Exercise Really Reduce Your Chances of Getting Cancer? Posted on March 23, 2016 By Bedford Breast Center We all know that exercising is a generally healthy thing to do. It promotes weight loss, boosts mood, and reduces cardiovascular risk, but did you realize that exercise could also slash your cancer risk? Accumulating research shows that people who are physically active are reducing cancer risks and are significantly less likely to die of … Read More