Same Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Different Treatments Posted on October 18, 2021 By Bedford Breast Center Breast cancer is a highly complex disease with varying types and subtypes. What your friend or mom may experience may not be your situation at all. No two patients are alike, and no two breast cancer diagnoses are the same. Age, general health, medical history, and cancer specifics all play a part in your treatment … Read More
10 Myths Breast Cancer Patients Should Know Posted on December 31, 2020 By Bedford Breast Center “The goal of breast reconstruction is to restore one or both breasts to near normal shape, appearance, symmetry and size following mastectomy, lumpectomy or congenital deformities.” –American Society of Plastic Surgeons For breast cancer patients, recognizing the facts and myths in breast reconstruction surgery can be life-altering. By knowing how to identify myths and misconceptions, … Read More
Comfort in Numbers – a look at breast cancer diagnosis statistics with Dr. Heather Richardson, MD, FACS Posted on July 14, 2020 By Bedford Breast Center Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis, or even finding a lump in the shower, can strike fear in the hearts of women everywhere. The devastating news about Kelly Preston shines a spotlight on the worst-case scenario for anyone touched by breast cancer. Dr. Heather Richardson of Bedford Breast Center in Beverly Hills, CA wants to ensure … Read More
Reducing Your Breast Cancer Risk: 6 Healthy Lifestyle Tips for Women Posted on September 27, 2019 By Bedford Breast Center While many of us have a higher genetic likelihood of a breast cancer diagnosis, there are lifestyle choices we can make to mitigate breast cancer risk. The following article discusses health strategies you can follow to reduce your risk of developing breast cancer. Bedford Breast Center offers care for breast cancer in Los Angeles, specializing … Read More
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
“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
Predisposition to Breast Cancer. When One “Doesn’t Want to Know” Posted on March 23, 2016 By Bedford Breast Center When Angelina Jolie decided to undergo a double mastectomy after finding out she had a predisposition to breast cancer, the floodgates opened up. She inadvertently inspired countless articles, opinions, blog posts, and conversations about the subject of preventative genetic testing and what one should do if they got similar news. But what about the patient … Read More
Breast Cancer Patient Education Act Becomes Law Posted on December 23, 2015 By Bedford Breast Center Exciting news: on December 18, 2015, President Obama signed the Breast Cancer Patient Education Act which mandates the implementation of an educational campaign for patients and health providers about the availability and coverage of breast reconstruction and other post-mastectomy alternatives. What is the Breast Cancer Patient Education Act The Breast Cancer Patient Education Act requires … Read More