Bathsheba's Breast

Bathsheba's Breast

Author: James S. Olson

Publisher: JHU Press

Published: 2005-02-09

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 9780801880643

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" ... An absorbing narrative history of breast cancer told through the heroic stories of women who have confronted the disease."--Back cover.


Breasts: A Natural and Unnatural History

Breasts: A Natural and Unnatural History

Author: Florence Williams

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 2012-05-07

Total Pages: 350

ISBN-13: 0393083861

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A 2012 New York Times Notable Book A 2013 Los Angeles Times Book Award Winner in the Science & Technology category An engaging narrative about an incredible, life-giving organ and its imperiled modern fate. Did you know that breast milk contains substances similar to cannabis? Or that it’s sold on the Internet for 262 times the price of oil? Feted and fetishized, the breast is an evolutionary masterpiece. But in the modern world, the breast is changing. Breasts are getting bigger, arriving earlier, and attracting newfangled chemicals. Increasingly, the odds are stacked against us in the struggle with breast cancer, even among men. What makes breasts so mercurial—and so vulnerable? In this informative and highly entertaining account, intrepid science reporter Florence Williams sets out to uncover the latest scientific findings from the fields of anthropology, biology, and medicine. Her investigation follows the life cycle of the breast from puberty to pregnancy to menopause, taking her from a plastic surgeon’s office where she learns about the importance of cup size in Texas to the laboratory where she discovers the presence of environmental toxins in her own breast milk. The result is a fascinating exploration of where breasts came from, where they have ended up, and what we can do to save them.


Early Detection

Early Detection

Author: Kirsten E. Gardner

Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press

Published: 2006-12-08

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 0807877123

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Dispelling the common notion that American women became activists in the fight against female cancer only after the 1970s, Kirsten E. Gardner traces women's cancer education campaigns back to the early twentieth century. Focusing on breast cancer, but using research on cervical, ovarian, and uterine cancers as well, Gardner's examination of films, publications, health fairs, and archival materials shows that women have promoted early cancer detection since the inception of the American Society for the Control of Cancer in 1913. While informing female audiences about cancer risks, these early activists also laid the groundwork for the political advocacy and patient empowerment movements of recent decades. By the 1930s there were 300,000 members of the Women's Field Army working together with women's clubs. They held explicit discussions about the risks, detection, and incidence of cancer and, by mid-century, were offering advice about routine breast self-exams and annual Pap smears. The feminist health movement of the 1970s, Gardner explains, heralded a departure for female involvement in women's health activism. As before, women encouraged early detection, but they simultaneously demanded increased attention to gender and medical research, patient experiences, and causal factors. Our understanding of today's vibrant feminist health movement is enriched by Gardner's work recognizing women's roles in grassroots educational programs throughout the twentieth century and their creation of supportive networks that endure today.


Mammography and Breast Imaging PREP: Program Review and Exam Prep

Mammography and Breast Imaging PREP: Program Review and Exam Prep

Author: Olive Peart

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2011-11-04

Total Pages: 526

ISBN-13: 0071752463

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A comprehensive review for the mammography registry examination – from an experienced educator and clinician who knows exactly what it takes to pass Includes new coverage of the latest digital imaging technologies Written by an instructor and mammography specialist at Stamford Hospital Concise narrative text helps you to focus on essential concepts Practice questions with answers referenced to the text allow you to gauge your comprehension of important material Learning aids such as objectives and glossaries at the beginning of each chapter streamline the learning process Numerous radiographs teach you to recognize good and bad films and normal circumscribed lesions and breast calcifications High-quality diagrams help you learn correct patient positioning consistent with the American College of Radiography and the Mammography Quality Control Manual Valuable during coursework to help you recognize and understand concepts that are likely to appear on the exam A complete review for licensure that includes the history of breast imaging, breast cancer detection, and treatment (including new imaging methods and recent advances in digital mammography, MRI, BSGI, DBT, volumtetric ultrasound imaging, and Cone Beam Breast CT)


Bathsheba

Bathsheba

Author: Torgny Lindgren

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 9780060159634

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Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer

Author: Carrie Fredericks

Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing

Published: 2008-10-31

Total Pages: 170

ISBN-13:

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Discusses breast cancer from a diagnosis, treatment, and current controversies perspective.


Mammography and Breast Imaging PREP: Program Review and Exam Prep, Second Edition

Mammography and Breast Imaging PREP: Program Review and Exam Prep, Second Edition

Author: Olive Peart

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2017-07-06

Total Pages: 616

ISBN-13: 1259859460

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The most comprehensive review available for the ARRT® Mammography Exam Written by an experienced radiography educator and clinician, Mammography & Breast Imaging Prep, Second Edition summarizes the mammography curriculum in a concise, accessible narrative to help students understand and remember key concepts. This study guide provides a thorough overview of breast imaging and patient care, including breast anatomy, physiology and pathology, digital and analog breast imaging equipment, quality control, interventional techniques, and treatment options. This essential review is bolstered by chapter-ending review questions with answer explanations that reference the text, allowing learners to gauge their comprehension of important material. Learning aids, such as objectives and glossaries at the beginning of each chapter, help students recognize and understand concepts that are likely to appear on the exam. • Numerous radiographs teach students to recognize good vs. bad films, normal circumscribed lesions, and breast calcifications • High-quality diagrams help students determine correct patient positioning consistent with the American College of Radiography and the Mammography Quality Control Manual • Reinforces classroom learning, while preparing students for certification