Author: James S. Olson
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 9780801880643
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
" ... An absorbing narrative history of breast cancer told through the heroic stories of women who have confronted the disease."--Back cover.
Bathsheba's Breast
Author: James S. Olson
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 9780801880643
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
" ... An absorbing narrative history of breast cancer told through the heroic stories of women who have confronted the disease."--Back cover.
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 9780801880643
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
" ... 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
Author: Florence Williams
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393083861
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
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.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393083861
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
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
Author: Kirsten E. Gardner
Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
ISBN: 0807877123
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
ISBN: 0807877123
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
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
Author: Olive Peart
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071752463
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 526
Book Description
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)
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071752463
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 526
Book Description
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
Author: Torgny Lindgren
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 9780060159634
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 9780060159634
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
The Heart of David
Author: Augustus Goodyear Heaton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 414
Book Description
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ISBN:
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Languages : en
Pages : 414
Book Description
Joseph Zalmonah
Bathsheba's Letters to Her Cousin Deborah 1831-1861
Breast Cancer
Author: Carrie Fredericks
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Discusses breast cancer from a diagnosis, treatment, and current controversies perspective.
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Discusses breast cancer from a diagnosis, treatment, and current controversies perspective.
Mammography and Breast Imaging PREP: Program Review and Exam Prep, Second Edition
Author: Olive Peart
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 1259859460
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 616
Book Description
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
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 1259859460
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 616
Book Description
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