The National Center for Policy Research for Women & Families is examining what research tells us about the options facing women who are diagnosed with breast cancer. These articles reflect our concerns that women are not always given all the information they need to make the choices that are best for them.

Unnecessary Mastectomies: Are Breast Cancer Patients Given Accurate Information About their Options? October 2000 Type of Breast Cancer Surgery Has Little Impact on Quality of Life Journal of the National Cancer Institute, September 2000 Calling for Informed Consent on Silicone Gel Implants or an End to Sales March 2001 Breast Cancer Research and Patient Education Haven't Gone Far Enough Detroit Free Press, December 1999 Are Breast Implants Safe For Cancer Patients? March 2000 Improving the Odds for Breast Cancer Patients January 2000 Breast Cancer Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene (STAR) Under Way May 1999

 

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