| Description |
xvi, 248 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Series |
Developments in oncology ; 75 |
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Developments in oncology ; 75
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| Contents |
Machine derived contents note: Preface. Introduction; Susan M. Love. Part One: Recognizing Increased Breast Cancer Risk. 1. Who Develops Breast Cancer? B.A. Stoll. 2. Risk from Family History; B.A. Stoll. 3. Childbearing and Related Risk Factors; B.A. Stoll. 4. Risk from Benign Breast Disease; B.A. Stoll. 5. Risk from Age, Race and Social Class; M. Ewertz. 6. Assessing a Woman's Genetic Risk; D.E. Goldgar, C.M. Goldgar. 7. Ethics and Economics of Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer; R.A. Hiatt. Part Two: Advising the High Risk Woman. 8. Counseling the High Risk Woman; V.G. Vogel. 9. Mastectomy for Cancer Prevention; M.J. Houlihan, R.M. Goldwyn. 10. Trial of Tamoxifen Therapy for Protection; B.A. Stoll. 11. Trial of Vitamin A Analogues for Protection; A. Costa, F. Formelli, R. Torrisi, A. Decensi. 12. Trial of Low Fat Diet for Protection; R.T. Chlebowski. 13. Trial of Ovarian Suppression for Protection; D.V. Spicer, E.A. Krecker, M.C. Pike. 14. Compliance by High Risk Women; H.T. Lynch, J.F. Lynch, T. Conway. Part Three: Avoidance of Possible Risk Factors. 15. Dietary Guidelines; M.D. Holmes, D.J. Hunter, W.C. Willett. 16. Risks Associated with Obesity; K.L. Radimer, C. Bain. 17. Choosing Hormonal Contraception; K.F. McGonigle, G.R. Huggins. 18. Choosing Hormone Replacement Therapy; R.L. Theriault, L.L. Boehnke, R.V. Sellin. 19. Clinical Programs for Breast Cancer Protection; M.M. Henderson, A. McTiennan. 20. Nurses' Role in Educating Women on Risks; N. Entrekin, L. Summerlot. Part Four: Perspectives and Viewpoints. 21. Women's Perspectives on Breast Cancer Protection; J. Marshall. 22. A Patient's View of Breast Cancer Trials; H. Thornton. 23. Should we Aim at Prevention in Youth? A.L. Frazier, G.A. Colditz. 24. Role and Limitations of Mammography in Screening; A.B. Miller. 25. Mind and Breast Cancer Risk; B. Leedham, B.E. Meyerowitz. 26. Avoidable Environmental Links to Breast Cancer; D.L. Davis, H.L. Bradlow. 27. Asking the Right Questions; B.A. Stoll. Index |
| Analysis |
Women Breasts Cancer Prevention |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Breast -- Cancer -- Prevention.
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Breast -- Cancer -- Risk factors.
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Breast Neoplasms -- prevention & control.
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Risk Factors.
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| Author |
Stoll, Basil A. (Basil Arnold)
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| LC no. |
94029394 |
| ISBN |
0792330641 (HB : alk. paper) |
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