Searching for a breast cancer treatment center that aligns with your goals and needs can be challenging. Choosing a treatment facility is a major decision and will require careful research and evaluation on your part. While the process will differ for everyone, our team at Bedford Breast Center wants to give you some guidelines to
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How To Prevent, Detect & Treat Breast Cancer: Advice From Breast Cancer Surgeons
With Breast Cancer Awareness month just behind us, it’s important to remember that lifestyle choices and regular screenings throughout the year are essential to reducing your risk of developing breast cancer. Even though conversations such as these can be difficult, it’s also important to know that if you are diagnosed with breast cancer, you have
Diep Flap vs. Implant Reconstruction
Breast reconstruction surgeries typically involve either a flap procedure or implants. However, women have additional options available to them as well. At Bedford Breast Center, we consider breast reconstruction surgery to be a critical part of the healing process and work to give you beautiful results you will love. Instead of performing traditional flap procedures, we
The Facts about SWIM Breast Reconstruction
Navigating breast cancer treatments and reconstructive surgery options can be overwhelming. SWIM is a revolutionary breast reconstruction procedure that does not require implants or free flaps. It stands for skin-sparing, wise pattern, internal mammary perforator—and was developed at the Bedford Breast Center in Beverly Hills, CA. The SWIM technique was developed by Lisa B. Cassileth,
Dr. Richardson Talks to Health Interrupted
Breast cancer is a significant concern for women and healthcare professionals, since early detection is a key factor in ensuring the best possible prognosis. Bedford Breast Center provides the highest quality care for the prevention and treatment of breast cancer. Dr. Heather Richardson, one of the surgeons at our medical center, was recently featured as
Same Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Different Treatments
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
Get Natural Results with Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy
When a woman faces a breast cancer diagnosis, she needs to remember that she has choices on this journey. No woman should have to settle simply because “that’s the way it’s always been done.” This is especially true when it comes to preparing for a mastectomy. At Bedford Breast Center in Beverly Hills, CA, we
What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer Screening Now and for the Future
When detected early, breast cancer is a curable disease. A critically important part of early detection is getting regular screenings. If you have a strong family history of breast cancer, screening should be a regular component of your overall health care routine. It also helps to be aware of the different types of tests that
The Truth About Breast Health
Your Breasts Are Not Ticking Time Bombs “One in eight” is the scary, ubiquitous statistic that rings like a tolling bell and weighs every woman down with the threat of breast cancer. We all know someone who has had it, fought it, maybe beat it, or worse, succumbed. It seems like it is everywhere. As
10 Myths Breast Cancer Patients Should Know
“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,