5 Tips to Prepare for Breast Reconstruction Surgery

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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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How to Sleep After a Lumpectomy

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Sufficient rest is essential after your lumpectomy. How you position yourself while you sleep will not only ensure greater comfort, but a smoother recovery process as well.  At Bedford Breast Center in Beverly Hills, our top-notch team of surgeons and caring staff are here to serve you. If you are concerned about breast lumpectomy pain

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5 Must-Haves for Mastectomy Recovery

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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

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Breast Reconstruction: You Have Options

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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

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Breast Ultrasound vs. Mammography

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Breast ultrasound and mammography are two effective methods of screening for breast cancer. How do you know which procedure is the right one for you? Or perhaps it’s a combination of both? Early detection is key to successful treatment of many cancers, especially breast cancer. Breast cancer mortality has decreased in the last 30 years

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Diep Flap vs. Implant Reconstruction

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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

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Comparing Reconstruction Options After Mastectomy Surgery

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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

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Breast Care Tips Every Woman Needs

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Breast cancer awareness month has passed, but your breast care regimen should continue. With the help of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Kyle Richards, Bedford Breast Center in Beverly Hills, California, is getting the word out.  Women should take these steps throughout the year: Keep up with regular screenings.  Check your breasts at

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Same Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Different Treatments

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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

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Talking to Family About Breast Cancer

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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

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