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Reference   |   Pathfinders   |   Breast Cancer Awareness
Breast Cancer Awareness

Prepared by Rebecca Rogers
Pathfinders
Online Catalog Subject Headings  
 
Here are a few subject headings to use in the online catalog
to find books about Breast Cancer
  Breast -- Cancer
  Breast -- Cancer -- Social aspects -- United States
  Breast -- Cancer -- Prevention
  Breast -- Cancer -- Risk factors
  Breast -- Cancer -- Psychological aspects
  Breast -- Cancer -- Alternative treatment
  Breast -- Cancer -- Patients -- Rehabilitation
  Breast -- Cancer -- Audio-visual aids
  Breast -- Examination
  Breast Neoplasms
  Cancer -- Nutritional aspects
  Cancer -- Treatment
  Cancer -- Diet therapy
  Mastectomy
  Lumpectomy
  Women -- Diseases
  Senos -- Autoexamen
  Senos -- Cáncer -- Diagnóstico
  Senos -- Cáncer -- Prevención
Another way to find Subject Headings about Breast Cancer is to do a “Subject Keyword” search using the key words “Breast Cancer" or "Cáncer" y "Senos".  There are over 150 subject headings in the El Paso Public Library's Online Catalog
 
Reference Resources  
 
Cancer: Sourcebook for Women: Basic consumer health information about leading causes of cancer in women, featuring facts about gynecologic cancers and related concerns, such as breast cancer,... Cancer: Sourcebook for Women: Basic consumer health information about leading causes of cancer in women, featuring facts about gynecologic cancers and related concerns, such as breast cancer,... 3rd ed.
Edited by Any L. Sutton
Omnigraphics, Detroit, MI, 2006
ISBN:  978-0780808676
Call no:  R  616.9946  CAN

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Provides patients and consumers with general information and specific facts about types of cancer that affect women. It offers basic information on cancer and the female reproductive system, as well as strategies that may help women prevent cancer. In addition, this Sourcebook presents comprehensive information about the risk factors and symptoms of breast cancer and cancer of the cervix, fallopian tubes, ovaries, uterus, vagina, and vulva. It also describes the relationship between breast and gynecologic cancer and fertility, pregnancy, and sexuality.
 
Encyclopedia of Women’s Health Issues Encyclopedia of Women’s Health Issues
Written by Kathlyn Gay
Oryx Press, Westport, CT, 2002
ISBN:  978-1573563031
Call no:  R  613.0424  GAY

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This resource provides information on 200-plus topics related to women's health problems and the social, political, economic, and ethical issues that affect their health decisions. Entries cover the issues and history surrounding diseases and medical procedures faced by women, health concerns of different ethnic groups, information on relevant organizations and programs, profiles of people who have pioneered women's health services and information, and legal decisions.
 
The Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer: A Guide to Cancer and its Treatments, 2nd ed The Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer: A Guide to Cancer and its Treatments, 2nd ed
Edited by Jacqueline L. Longe
Gale Group, Detroit, MI, 2005
ISBN:  978-1414403625
Call no:  R  616.994 GAL

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Written for the general reader and filled with useful information on the disease and its treatment, this two- volume reference will be valuable to anyone wishing to learn about cancer in all its forms.
 
Mayo Clinic Family Health Book Mayo Clinic Family Health Book
Edited by Scott Litin
HarperResource, New York, NY, 2003
ISBN:  978-0060002503
Call no:  R  613  May  2003

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Offers the latest in medical knowledge with a strong emphasis on self-care. From prevention to treatment, from infancy to old age, this comprehensive health guide offers reliable, easy-to-understand information in six convenient sections.
 
Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery Sourcebook Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery Sourcebook
Edited by M. Lisa Weatherford
Omnigraphics, Detroit, MI, 2001
ISBN:  978-0780802148
Call no:  R  617.95  REC

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This new sourcebook offers general information about the practice of plastic surgery, what to expect, how to choose a surgeon, and how to know if a procedure is right for children, teens, and adults. More specific information also is provided concerning actual surgical procedures, surgical advances, and where to find additional information, help, and support.
 
Surgery and its Alternatives: How to Make the Right Choices for Your Health Surgery and its Alternatives: How to Make the Right Choices for Your Health
Written by Sandra A. McLanahan & David J. McLanahan
Twin Streams, New York, NY, 2002
ISBN:  978-0758202017
Call no:  R  617 MAC

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This book explains your surgical disease, both the alternative and traditional approaches for treatment, and then detail an integrative approach should you opt for surgery.
 
 
Biographies  
 
Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy
Written by Geralyn Lucas
St. Martin’s Press, New York, NY, 2004
ISBN:  978-0312334451
Call no:  B  LUC

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Having finished journalism school and landed her dream job at age 27, the last thing Geralyn Lucas expects to hear is a breast cancer diagnosis. She decides to go public with her disease despite fears about the backlash at work, and her bold choices in treatment are irreverent and uplifting.
 
The Victoria’s Secret Catalog Never Stops Coming: And Other Lessons I Learned from Breast Cancer The Victoria’s Secret Catalog Never Stops Coming: And Other Lessons I Learned from Breast Cancer
Written by Jennie Nash.
Scribner, New York, NY, 2001
ISBN:  978-0743219792
Call no:  B  NAS

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From detection and surgery to reconstruction and recovery, Jennie gives readers a road map for a journey no one chooses to take. She details both the large and small lessons learned along the way
 
Songs from a Lead-lined room: Notes—High and Low—from my Journey Through Breast Cancer and Radiation Songs from a Lead-lined room: Notes—High and Low—from my Journey Through Breast Cancer and Radiation
Written by Suzanne Strempek Shea
Beacon Press, Boston, MA, 2002
ISBN:  978-0807072462
Call no:  B  SHE

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Shea shares her despair, indignity, and fear as well as the compassion and caring of her friends, her husband, and fellow patients. For the 192,000 women who undergo radiation for breast cancer every year, for their extended families, friends, and therapists, Suzanne Shea offers important insights.
 
Thanks for the Mammogram!: Fighting Cancer with Faith, Hope, and a Healthy Dose of Laughter Thanks for the Mammogram!: Fighting Cancer with Faith, Hope, and a Healthy Dose of Laughter
Written by Laura J. Walker
Fleming H. Revell, Grand Rapids, MI, 2000
ISBN:  978-0800717780
Call no:  B  WAL

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When Laura Jensen Walker was diagnosed with breast cancer on her first wedding anniversary, she found humor to be healing in the midst of terrifying circumstances. In this energetic and hope-filled audio book, she draws on her faith and her sense of humor to encourage others going through the same thing. From discovering that "bald is beautiful" to navigating the world of saline breast implants, Walker recounts the highs and lows of coping with cancer.
 
Database Resources  
 
EBSCO Publications - MasterFILE Premier
Ebsco MasterFILE Premier is designed specifically for public libraries, this multidisciplinary database provides full text for more than 1,730 general reference publications with full text information dating as far back as 1975. Covering virtually every subject area of general interest, MasterFILE Premier also includes nearly 500 full text reference books, 84,774 biographies, 100,554 primary source documents, and an Image Collection of 235,186 photos, maps and flags. This database is updated daily via EBSCOhost.

This database is available as part of the TexShare Databases which are commercial database subscriptions that are paid for by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) for use by registered patrons of Texas public libraries.
A keyword subject search yields:  
  41,288 Full-text References for "Breast Cancer"
 
Internet Resources  
 
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) organization
http://www.nbcam.org/
  This website has information on “Patient Services,” and “Disease Information”. It provides links to other websites that contain resources on breast cancer.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
http://ww5.komen.org/
  This website contains information about breast cancer treatment, risk factors, support, therapies, and research. It offers an “Online Breast Self-Exam” interactive tool with self-exam cards available in various languages (including English and Spanish) for downloading and printing.
National Breast Cancer Foundation® Official Site
http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org
  This website is founded by a breast cancer survivor. The website offers a “Breast Cancer Library” that provides information on various breast cancer topics. Its “MyNBCF” option allows members to connect with others as a means of sharing information and experiences for encouragement and support.
 
 

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