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.
By Dr. Heather Richardson As a breast surgeon, I speak with patients who experience anxiety at many different points in their breast health care. Whether you are waiting for imaging results, preparing for a biopsy, or concerned about a change you have noticed, uncertainty can be one of the hardest parts of the process. When …
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 …
Not every mammogram you book is the same. The difference between screening and diagnostic mammograms lies in their purpose. Screening mammograms are routine tests used to check for breast cancer in people without symptoms, while diagnostic mammograms investigate a specific concern or abnormal finding. Both play vital roles in early detection, but diagnostic mammograms involve …
Genetic testing can be a powerful tool in the fight against hereditary breast cancer—but it's also surrounded by confusion. Many patients wonder: How accurate is genetic testing for breast cancer? Is the BRCA (BReast CAncer) mutation a guarantee that you'll develop cancer? Can it skip a generation? And is it only a concern for women? …
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 …
When it comes to breast cancer screening, one size doesn’t fit all. While traditional mammograms are a proven method, they may not be the best choice for everyone. Bedford Breast Center offers a range of breast cancer screening and diagnosis methods. We offer the revolutionary Vera Scan Breast CT for breast cancer diagnosis. This cutting-edge …
Though it is uncommon, men and people assigned male at birth can develop breast cancer. Women have more breast tissue and are at higher risk for breast cancer, but men also have breast tissue that can develop cancer. Male breast cancer is rare and makes up less than 1% of all cases of breast cancer. …
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 …
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, …
A normal mammogram doesn’t always tell the whole story. Dense tissue shows up white on an X-ray, and so does a tumor, so some cancers can hide in plain sight. That’s why the ultrasound versus mammography question matters for you. A mammogram remains the standard screening test. Still, a breast ultrasound can fill gaps, especially …
