"Screening mammography is not the answer," says Dr. John Bailar, "After 40 years and countless billions of dollars, we have made progress, but not much. We must stop, re-examine and start in a new direction. It's time to get serious about the prevention of cancer.

Suggested Reading

Dr. Lawrence Le Shan, is the author of two highly recommended books, YOU CAN FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE; EMOTIONAL FACTORS IN THE TREATMENT OF CANCER and CANCER AS A TURNING POINT.

DR. SUSAN LOVE'S BREAST BOOK, by Dr. Susan Love (Addison Wesley 1990). This is a warm compassionate book on all aspects of breast related concerns from size and sensitivity to lumps and cancer. Esther Rome, of the Boston Women's Health Collective disagrees with Dr. Love's attitude toward plastic surgery but says, "...There is no other lay book that explains breast problems, cancer and treatments with such clarity and detail." (Women's Review of Books).

BREAST CANCER, BREAST HEALTH, The Wise Woman Way, by Susun Weed (Ashtree Publishing, 1995). This book focuses on our inherent wisdom and resiliency as woman and in the true prevention of environmental and lifestyle risks. A truly revolutionary book that challenges the victim consciousness surrounding breast cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

A GUIDE TO UNCONVENTIONAL CANCER THERAPIES, by The Ontario Breast Cancer Exchange Program, is an excellent compendium of alternative breast cancer therapies. 905-727-3300.

BREAST CANCER, What You Should Know (But May Not Be Told), by Steven Austin and Cathy Hitchcock (Prima Publishing, 1994).

RELATIVE RISK LIVING WITH A FAMILY HISTORY OF BREAST CANCER, by Nancy C. Baker. This book explains what to do if your mother or sister or aunt has breast cancer.

MAMMOGRAPHY SCREENING: A DECISION MAKING GUIDE, by Mary Ann Napoli (1990) is available for $5.00 from Center for Medical Consumers This is an excellent 12 page booklet reviewing the pros and cons of screening and how to choose a mammogram facility with high standards.

THE CENTER FOR MEDICAL CONSUMERS, 237 Thompson St, New York, NY, 10012.

The center is a non-profit public interest organization that houses the first medical library specifically designed for lay person and supports itself with a monthly newsletter called HEALTH FACTS, that reviews health issues. The cost is $21.00 U.S. a year. Back issues are also available.

• MAMMACARE, Box 15748, Gainesville, FL, 32602.

Mammacare is available for $59.50 plus $4.50 shipping. In the U.S. 1-800-626-2273, in Canada 904-375-0607.

• BREAST CANCER ACTION PO Box 4332, Stn E, Ottawa, ON. 613-232-3117 or Fax: 613-788-4378.

The group can tell you where to obtain the Status of Women report entitled, Breast Cancer: Unanswered Questions. The parent group is located in the U.S. at PO Box 460185, San Francisco, CA, 94146. 415-922-8279.

• GREENPEACE, 185 Spadina, Toronto, ON, M5T 2C6. 416-345-8408.

Greenpeace can send you their report (Nov/92) entitled, Breast Cancer and the Environment: The Chlorine Connection. The U.S. address is, 1017 West Jackson, Chicago, IL, 60607. 312-666-3305.