Includes bibliographical references (p. [179]-194) and index.
Contents
The female breast -- The epidemiology of breast cancer: who is at risk? -- Breast cancer and treatment options -- The principles of cancer screening and diagnosis -- Breast cancer detection: old and new techniques -- What does the research show? -- Science, politics, and mammograms -- Communicating with doctors / David Hyman and Madelon L. Finkel -- Coping with breast cancer -- The breast self-exam -- Listing of types of support groups/organizations -- Additional resources regarding clinical trials -- Additiona resources and references regarding mammography.
