Understanding the mammography controversy : science, politics, and breast cancer screening / Madelon L. Finkel.

Westport, Conn. ; London : Praeger, 2005.

viii, 199 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references (p. [179]-194) and index.

The female breast -- The epidemiology of breast cancer: who is at risk? -- Breast cancer and treatment options -- The principles of cancer screening and diagnosis -- Breast cancer detection: old and new techniques -- What does the research show? -- Science, politics, and mammograms -- Communicating with doctors / David Hyman and Madelon L. Finkel -- Coping with breast cancer -- The breast self-exam -- Listing of types of support groups and organizations -- Clinical trials.