Understanding the mammography controversy : science, politics, and breast cancer screening / Madelon L. Finkel.
"Writing to be understood by the lay reader, Dr. Finkel shows us how breast cancer develops and takes us through the controversy surrounding mammography. How valid are the screenings? Who should be screened? How frequently? At what age? And should women be screened at all? This book dissects th...
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| Language: | English |
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Westport, Conn. :
Praeger,
2005.
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| Summary: | "Writing to be understood by the lay reader, Dr. Finkel shows us how breast cancer develops and takes us through the controversy surrounding mammography. How valid are the screenings? Who should be screened? How frequently? At what age? And should women be screened at all? This book dissects the issues to help present answers. Above all, says Dr. Finkel, women need to make informed decisions, and to do what they need to understand the potential benefits and potential harms accompanying mammography." "This book includes a time line showing changing public advice on mammography across the years. Listings explain how to see federal reports on mammography facilities, and how to find and contact support groups. Dr. Finkel details the development of breast cancer and its various types of tumors, the treatment options and the psychological effects. Also provided are methods to use - questions to ask - to communicate optimally with your doctor and make reasoned decisions."--BOOK JACKET. |
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| Physical Description: | viii, 199 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-194) and index. |
| ISBN: | 0275981886 9780275981884 |