Biopsy for a Lump in the Breast: What You Need to Know Posted on March 5, 2018 By bedfordbc Finding a lump in your breast can be scary, but keep in mind, breast lumps aren’t necessarily an indication of breast cancer. In order to determine if a breast mass is safe or not, your doctor will likely recommend a breast biopsy. A biopsy for a lump in the breast involves the removal of a … Read More
A Primer on Breast Biopsy Procedures Posted on February 1, 2018 By bedfordbc When you or your doctor detect a breast lump, a breast biopsy is frequently recommended as it is the definitive test to rule out cancer. A biopsy removes part or all of the lump and the tissue sample is sent to pathology for examination. At least 70% of lumps biopsied are benign. Every breast mass … Read More
Top 3 Things You Need to Know About Mammogram Screening Posted on June 15, 2017 By bedfordbc Mammogram screening is an imaging procedure performed on women to ensure that the breasts are healthy and that no growth or abnormalities are present. It is an effective tool for the early detection of breast cancer in women. Here are 3 reasons to choose Bedford Center at Beverly Hills, CA If you have never undergone … Read More
What Does Turning 30 Mean For Your Breasts? Posted on June 29, 2016 By bedfordbc Now that you’re 30, it’s time to get serious about your breast health. Age is one of the biggest risk factors for breast cancer. Being in your 30s, may not put you in the highest risk category but it is still important to monitor your breasts and note any changes that occur. It's important to … Read More
Breast Care, What you need to know Posted on May 31, 2016 By bedfordbc One in eight women will develop breast cancer at some point in her lifetime, according to statistics from the American Cancer Society. Despite the raised awareness of breast cancer in today’s society, revolutionary care for breast cancer, and readily available routine breast care, still too few women know how to assess their own breast health. … Read More
“Coconut oil will cure cancer!” Ridiculous Stories I read on Facebook Posted on April 27, 2016 By bedfordbc Curing Cancer With Social Media? Social media brings us some amazing viral content. For those of us in the medical field, it's great to see people sharing tips for healthy living and raising awareness for cancer prevention and the fight for curing cancer. But as with anything found on the Internet, we often let our … Read More
Can Exercise Really Reduce Your Chances of Getting Cancer? Posted on March 23, 2016 By bedfordbc We all know that exercising is a generally healthy thing to do. It promotes weight loss, boosts mood, and reduces cardiovascular risk, but did you realize that exercise could also slash your cancer risk? Accumulating research shows that people who are physically active are reducing cancer risks and are significantly less likely to die of … Read More
Predisposition to Breast Cancer. When One “Doesn’t Want to Know” Posted on March 23, 2016 By bedfordbc When Angelina Jolie decided to undergo a double mastectomy after finding out she had a predisposition to breast cancer, the floodgates opened up. She inadvertently inspired countless articles, opinions, blog posts, and conversations about the subject of preventative genetic testing and what one should do if they got similar news. But what about the patient … Read More
#SelfieToStayHealthy: Getting in the habit of a Monthly Breast Self Exam Posted on February 22, 2016 By bedfordbc #SelfieToStayHealthy: Why you should get in the habit of a Monthly Breast Self Exam. While there are about as many books, blogs, theories and philosophies about how to lose weight as there are humans on Earth, there isn’t enough attention on something that I feel more than passionate about: Monthly Breast Self Exams. Why You … Read More
Breast Cancer Patient Education Act Becomes Law Posted on December 23, 2015 By bedfordbc Exciting news: on December 18, 2015, President Obama signed the Breast Cancer Patient Education Act which mandates the implementation of an educational campaign for patients and health providers about the availability and coverage of breast reconstruction and other post-mastectomy alternatives. What is the Breast Cancer Patient Education Act The Breast Cancer Patient Education Act requires … Read More