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Author:
Hesse-Biber, Sharlene Nagy, author.
Title:
Waiting for cancer to come : women's experiences with genetic testing and medical decision making for breast and ovarian cancer / Sharlene Hesse-Biber.
Publisher:
The University of Michigan Press,
Copyright Date:
2014
Description:
x, 216 pages ; 24 cm
Subject:
Breast--Patients.--Patients.
Breast--Genetic aspects.--Genetic aspects.
Ovaries--Genetic aspects.--Genetic aspects.
Genetic screening--Social aspects.
BRCA genes--Diagnostic use.
Cancer in women.
Breast--Decision making.--Prevention--Decision making.
Ovaries--Decision making.--Prevention--Decision making.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
The genetic testing industry : capitalizing on fear, selling empowerment -- Ready for the test -- You're BRCA positive -- Waiting and watching -- The surgical fix -- Finding a new normal -- Toward empowerment.
ISBN:
0472052195 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9780472052196 (pbk. : alk. paper)
0472072196 (hardcover : alk. paper)
9780472072194 (hardcover : alk. paper)
OCLC:
(OCoLC)869346401
LCCN:
2014005568
Locations:
PWAX296 -- Southeastern Community College - West Burlington - Yohe Memorial Library (West Burlington)

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