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| View Larger Image | Understanding the Mammography Controversy: Science, Politics, and Breast Cancer Screening
by Madelon L. Finkel
| | List Price: | $19.95 |  | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours | | | | | Sales Rank: | 1196332 | | Studio: | Praeger Paperback | | | Binding: | Paperback | | Number Of Pages: | 216 | | Publication Date: | July 30, 2008 | | Publisher: | Praeger Paperback |
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Product Description
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. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 1 review)
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Very accessible and interesting! 
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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