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Understanding the Mammography Controversy: Science, Politics, and Breast Cancer Screening | 
 enlarge | Author: Madelon L. Finkel
Publisher: Praeger Paperback
Category: Book
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Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 1052176
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1 Reprint
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 216
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.7
ISBN: 031336317X
Dewey Decimal Number: 613
EAN: 9780313363177
ASIN: 031336317X
Publication Date: July 30, 2008
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Writing to be understood by the layreader, Finkel shows how breast cancer develops and explains the controversy surrounding mammography. How valid are the screenings? Who should be screened? How frequently? At what age? Should women be screened at all? This book dissects the issues to help discern answers. Above all, says 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 timeline showing changing public advice on mammography across the years. Listings explain how to see federal reports on mammography facilites and how to find and contact support groups. Finkel details the development of breast cancer and its various types of tumors, the treatment options, and the psychological effects. Also provided are techniques for--and questions to ask when--communicating with your doctor in order to make informed decisions.
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Very accessible and interesting! February 20, 2006
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This book is very well written and weaves an interesting dialog about the cross-over between science and politics with regard to patient health issues. I found it very useful! You don't have to be a doctor or medical professional to understand what Dr Finkel is talking about, which makes it one of the few books about health that has widespread appeal along with being very informative. Definitely buy this book if you want to learn more about an important topic and its treatment in today's society.
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