Examines the controversy surrounding mammography, discussing how valid the screenings are, who should be screened, how frequently screenings should be done, and whether or not women should even be screened.
treatments, resources, self-help, good news, updates
Ricks, Delthia
2005
Offers comprehensive information on breast cancer, including coverage of diagnosis, treatment options, types of cancer, benefits and side effects of common drugs, and more.
Jake and Leslie, married for twenty-five years, find themselves tested by forces beyond their control when she learns she has breast cancer and embarks on an aggressive regime of treatment, and he faces the loss of his job.
Examines the diagnosis and treatment options of breast cancer, and includes information on its possible causes and prevention, and discusses ways others have coped with the disease.
Provides information on the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Features a list of key people and advocacy groups, facts and illustrations, primary source quotes, a chronology, a list of related organizations, and additional resources.
how having breast cancer can be really distracting
Norton, Meredith
2008
Meredith Norton recounts her battle with breast cancer, relying on humor and straightforwardness to share her experiences and reflect on the surprising impact cancer had on her life.
a breast health guide for girls, teens, and in-betweens
Weiss, Marisa C
2008
Provides answers to questions young girls have about their breast, discussing development, size, shape, stretch marks, nipples, lumps, bras, and other related topics.