Bibliograph

Breast cancer facts, myths, and controversies, understanding current screenings and treatments, Madelon L. Finkel, PhD

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Label

Breast cancer facts, myths, and controversies, understanding current screenings and treatments, Madelon L. Finkel, PhD

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographic references (pages 211-231) and indexIncludes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Breast cancer facts, myths, and controversies

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1202729673

Responsibility statement

Madelon L. Finkel, PhD

Series statement

Public health issues and developments

Sub title

understanding current screenings and treatments

Summary

"Using clear, reader-friendly text, this book explains this vital and ever-evolving field, with the aim of helping women make informed decisions by understanding breast cancer, associated screenings and treatments, as well as their benefits, risks, and limitations"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

The Female Breast: Its Image and Function through the Ages -- Who Is at Risk for Breast Cancer? -- Screening for Disease: The Pros and Cons -- Screening for Cancer: The Pros and Cons -- Advances in Breast Cancer Detection: What Are the Options? -- Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines -- To Screen or Not to Screen: Changing Advice on Mammography Screening -- Breast Cancer Treatment Options: Which Treatments Are the "Best"? -- Treating Breast Cancer in the 21st Century: Is Precision Targeted Cancer Therapy the Wave of the Future? -- Complementary, Alternative, and Integrated Medicine -- Coping with Breast Cancer -- Physicians and Patients Need to Communicate with Each Other -- You Are Not Alone: Support Groups and Online Forums for Cancer Patients

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