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.
Being told you need a breast biopsy can bring uncertainty, especially if you do not know what the procedure involves. Whether a biopsy was recommended after a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI, understanding what to expect can help you feel more prepared. Today I am explaining how image-guided breast biopsies are performed, what patients may experience …
The call comes a few days after your biopsy, and the word positive drowns out everything after it. A positive breast biopsy means abnormal or cancerous cells were found, and your doctor will use a detailed pathology report to guide your next steps. That report may instead describe atypical cells, which are not cancer but …
Nobody budgets for a biopsy. The mammogram was covered, the callback felt routine, and now a procedure is on the calendar with no price attached. So how much does a breast biopsy cost? It depends almost entirely on the type. A needle core biopsy is a short office visit, done under local anesthetic with ultrasound …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
Finding a suspicious lump is certainly troubling however getting a breast biopsy results can be a relief and the first step to recovery. What is involved in having a breast biopsy? We discuss the types of biopsies and what can be expected from the results of your breast tissue pathology reports. Bedford Breast Center is …
Learning that you have a suspicious breast mass or other atypical findings is frightening. Bedford Breast Center offers comprehensive care, support, and treatment to women experiencing the anxiety of a breast abnormality or a breast cancer diagnosis. If you have a lump in your breast that requires a biopsy procedure to accurately diagnose, here is what you should expect. …
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 …
