Male Breast Cancer: What You Need to Know Posted on August 2, 2024 By Anna Darin, PA Though it is uncommon, men and people assigned male at birth can develop breast cancer. Women have more breast tissue and are at higher risk for breast cancer, but men also have breast tissue that can develop cancer. Male breast cancer is rare and makes up less than 1% of all cases of breast cancer. … Read More
Your Breast Cancer Treatment Timeline: What To Expect Posted on March 11, 2024 By Bedford Breast Center When navigating the complexities of breast cancer, one of the first and most important steps is mapping out your treatment timeline. At Bedford Breast Center, we strive to provide clear, personalized treatment timelines to help ease the anxiety that comes with the unknown. Our goal is to approach your care with precision and compassion, ensuring … Read More
Healing After a Breast Procedure, Explained Posted on February 9, 2024 By Dr. Heather Halpin Richardson 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 … Read More
Navigating Fertility Preservation with a Breast Cancer Diagnosis Posted on December 7, 2023 By Anna Darin, PA A new breast cancer diagnosis brings a whirlwind of emotions, questions, and concerns.While primary conversations often center around discussing the type of breast cancer and treatment options, another conversation that should not be missed or delayed is regarding fertility preservation. How Breast Cancer Treatments Affect Fertility Chemotherapy Unfortunately, common treatments for breast cancer can impact … Read More
Have Questions About Breast Cancer? Listen to the Best Breast Cancer Surgeons in Los Angeles – Not Lifestyle Bloggers Posted on March 12, 2023 By bedfordbc Lifestyle bloggers have a very specific–and sometimes useful–purpose. They help us find the best restaurants, the most affordable home furnishings, and the most flattering styles of jeans for a pear or apple shape. Unfortunately, they all-too-often stray beyond the boundaries of the merely aesthetic, and into territory that may have lasting, and even negative, effects … Read More
I am a Breast Surgeon Prepping to Care for COVID Positive Patients Posted on April 6, 2020 By bedfordbc I am a general surgeon who practices breast cancer healthcare. I haven’t entered into an ICU in 15 years. I love that I get to care for patients at a glacial pace where I have an industrial amount of upfront information and make challenging decisions as a group, in part with direction from the patient … Read More