Breast Cancer? Breast Health!
The Wise Woman Way
by Susun S. Weed
Paperback - 380 pages
ISBN: 0961462078
Published by Ash Tree Publishing
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Chapter 5.
Mammograms -Who Needs Them?Excerpt from Breast Cancer? Breast Health! by Susun S. Weed
Resources
o "Mammography Screening: A Decision-Making Guide," $6 from the Center for Medical Consumers, 237 Thompson St., New York, NY 10012
o Comprehensive statement on the risks and benefits of screening mammography from National Women's Health Network, 514 Tenth Street, N.W., Suite 400, Washington, DC 20004
o Information on mammograms from the Women's Cancer Resource Center, 3023 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
o For information on accredited mammography facilities: Call 1-800-4-CANCER, the National Cancer Institute's information line.
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Mammograms - Who needs them?
All mammograms are x-rays.
Mammograms are inaccurate.
Mammograms can't tell if there's cancer.
Mammograms don't replace breast self-exams.
Mammographic screening increases risk of breast cancer mortality in premenopausal women.
Why I haven't had a baseline mammogram.
Mammograms aren't safe.
Screening mammograms lead to overtreatment.
Screening mammograms don't increase your chances of being cured . . . or of surviving longer.
Mammograms don't find cancer before it metastasizes.
Aren't mammograms life saving for women over 55?
Yearly screening mammograms aren't cost effective to society nor are they safe environmentally.
Is there a less risky way to participate in screening mam-mography?
Mammograms distract us from the need for societal commitment to true prevention.
Are there other ways to find early-stage breast cancers?
Mammograms don't promote breast health.
If You Decide to Have a Mammogram.
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"What a gift to women of all ages! This book helped me overcome my fear of what I might discover during self-examination. I am so grateful that this book came my way and I am healthier in mind, body, and spirit thanks to Ms. Weed's wise words! All of my questions and doubts were addressed in a voice that speaks for all the wise women who have chosen the path of natural and sensible personal health. If I could, I would give a copy of this book to every woman in the world!" Read the ReviewRetails for $14.95
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