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• Controversy About Mammography: Dr. Barron H. Lerner, Columbia University associate professor and author of "The Breast Cancer Wars: Hope, Fear, and the Pursuit of a Cure in Twentieth-Century America." Jan. 8, 2002. • Breast Cancer: Treatment and Prevention: Dr. Carolyn Hendricks, a recognized oncologist and breast cancer advocate discussed breast cancer, May 29, 2001. • Mammograms: Dr. Gillian Newstead, MD, director of breast imaging at the New York University Medical Center answered questions on Jan. 30, 2001. • Breast Cancer Awareness: Linda L. Frame, RN, and Wendy M. Potts, for The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation answered questions on breast cancer information, Oct. 24, 2001. • Breast Cancer Awareness: Nancy Goodman Brinker talked about her new book "Winning the Race: Taking Charge of Breast Cancer.", Oct. 26, 2001.
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Lessons in Love On Mother's Day 2000, Maureen McDonnell-Weschler was well into her first year fighting breast cancer, a battle that would include a year of chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Photos and Audio
Test May Reduce Use of Chemotherapy Genetic test can identify breast cancer patients unlikely to suffer recurrences, potentially sparing many women from chemotherapy, researchers said Friday.
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