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.
Finding a new lump or area of firmness in the breast after a lumpectomy can be unsettling. After surgery for breast cancer, it is understandable to wonder whether a change in the breast is part of normal healing or something that needs to be evaluated. The good news is that changes in the texture of …
If you or a loved one is preparing for a lumpectomy, it's completely normal to have questions. A diagnosis or the discovery of an abnormal mass can feel overwhelming, and the weeks leading up to surgery are often filled with uncertainty. You may find yourself lying awake wondering what the procedure will feel like, how …
Undergoing a lumpectomy is a significant step in your breast cancer journey, and ensuring a comfortable recovery starts with choosing the right clothing and bras. Many patients wonder about clothing choices after a lumpectomy, including whether they need a special bra. At Bedford Breast Center, we understand these concerns and are here to help you …
Lumpectomy recovery is the part nobody rehearses with you. The operation gets explained in detail, the pathology gets discussed at length, and then you go home sore, with no idea what the next month looks like. Recovery does not improve in a straight line. Soreness fades early, but firmness, numbness, and fatigue often show up …
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 …
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 …
The following article discusses different breast cancer surgical solutions: mastectomy and lumpectomy procedures. Breast cancer treatment options are rarely easy to select. Many patients learn that they have more autonomy with their medical decisions than they either expected or are even comfortable with. We tend to think that our physicians will simply take the reigns …
We understand that a lumpectomy raises many questions for patients, from "How long does a lumpectomy take?" to "Can I skip radiation after a lumpectomy?" At Bedford Breast Center, our minimally invasive lumpectomy procedures remove cancerous tissue while preserving the appearance and sensation of your breast as much as possible. This blog post will address some …
Have you ever felt a lump in your breast and, after having been evaluated, been told that there was “nothing there” and that you should just live with it? Many patients go through expensive, emotionally taxing, and time-consuming evaluations and, at the end of their journey, are essentially sent away with a figurative pat on …
Although a lumpectomy (the surgical removal of a breast lump) is one of the most common treatments for breast cancer, it's normal to feel a little anxious about it. One of the best ways to alleviate your concerns is to talk to your breast surgeon so you can fully understand what to expect before, during, …
