From selecting a surgeon to prepping your home after your procedure, planning ahead for your breast reconstruction surgery is essential to not only ensuring a smooth recovery process, but feeling empowered to make the best decisions about your health. At Bedford Breast Center, we understand your fears and your concerns. Our goal is to provide
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5 Must-Haves for Mastectomy Recovery
Recovering after a mastectomy can be a stressful time, after dealing with a cancer diagnosis. Whether you had surgery as part of breast cancer treatment or to prevent cancer, knowing what to expect after surgery can make the recovery process a bit easier. The team at Bedford Breast Center in Beverly Hills, California, wants to
Breast Reconstruction: You Have Options
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women. Often, a breast cancer diagnosis can seem bleak and hopeless. Fortunately, there are many treatment options available today, including breast reconstruction. With so many different kinds of breast cancer and many complex treatments and decisions to make, it can be hard to know where
Comparing Reconstruction Options After Mastectomy Surgery
Mastectomy is often the best and most effective method of treating breast cancer. Many women don’t realize they have options for breast reconstruction after mastectomy, many that have been developed quite recently. By knowing the most current choices, you and your surgeon can design the best reconstruction plan for your individual needs and goals. The
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
Breast Cancer Surgery: What You Should Know
If a cancerous or pre-cancerous lesion is detected during a breast biopsy, a breast cancer surgery may be a recommended portion of your treatment. The following article discusses breast cancer surgery and the common questions patients often have about the procedure and the different treatment options. Bedford Breast Center offers comprehensive breast cancer care from
Lumpectomy vs Mastectomy: What’s the Best Treatment for You?
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
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Leslie F. Memsic, MD, FACS
