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Preventative Options: What Age To Have Prophylactic Mastectomy & More FAQs

For women with a strong family history of breast cancer, it’s reassuring to know that you have preventative options such as a prophylactic mastectomy. However, your willingness to undergo a surgical procedure of this magnitude requires careful consideration. To help guide your decision-making, we’re addressing common queries like what age to have a prophylactic mastectomy, …

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Breast Reconstruction Without Implants (Updated 2023)

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 …

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