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One in 12 British women will contract breast cancer at some time. Despite improved treatments, a greater proportion of women die of breast cancer in the UK than anywhere else in the world. Asks why there is...
The monthly roundup of film and television publications compiled by Simon Baker, Institute of Historical Research, & published here at the BUFVC by Linda Kaye. In the month the new James Bond film was...
THE GOOD BREAST explores breast cancer as ritual, presenting the rise of the mastectomy in the U.S. as a modern form of breast sacrifice. Veteran breast cancer surgeon Dr. Lauren Schnaper believes that fear...
A graphic explanation of the biology, prevention, early detection and treatment of breast cancer. Uses a combination of live images and computer graphics to explain breast cancer intelligibly and...
Discusses the impact of breast cancer on two families, and its psychological and physical long term consequences on family life. For the first couple the main problem was coming to terms with the loss of a...
Breast cancer patients describe their experiences professional specialists describe life-saving and life-enhancing measures. Covers breast examination and mammography; early diagnosis and prompt referral; a...
Looks at the facts of breast cancer: it is on the increase, and still very little is known about its causes and effective treatment. Includes interviews with experts, notes that more women are lobbying for...
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women Presents an overview of current thinking and strategies on the treatment of breast cancer. Contributors include a specialist in clinical oncology...
Describes the complexities and limitations of mammography as a screening technique for breast cancer and shows how a highly specialised multi-disciplinary approach to the further investigation of...
Shows an operative procedure for the treatment of breast cancer using wide excision axillary clearance and breast radiotherapy as an alternative to mastectomy. Lists indications for the operation and...
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