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breast cancer
breast cancer cancer that originates in the breast. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women (following lung cancer ). Even allowing for improvements in detection (i.e., the introduction of routine mammography), there has been a long-term gradual increase in the inciden... Read more
sphinx
sphinx , mythical beast of ancient Egypt, frequently symbolizing the pharaoh as an incarnation of the sun god Ra . The sphinx was represented in sculpture usually in a recumbent position with the head of a man and the body of a lion, although some were constructed with rams' heads and others with h... Read more
mastectomy
mastectomy , surgical removal of breast tissue, usually done as treatment for breast cancer . There are many types of mastectomy. In general, the farther the cancer has spread, the more tissue is taken. The radical mastectomies of the past (which removed not only the breast, but underlying chest mu... Read more
Amazon
Amazon , in Greek mythology, one of a tribe of warlike women who lived in Asia Minor. The Amazons had a matriarchal society, in which women fought and governed while men performed the household tasks. Each Amazon had to kill a man before she could marry, and all male children were either killed or m... Read more
mastitis
mastitis , inflammation of the breast. Mastitis most commonly occurs in nursing mothers between the first and third weeks after childbirth, usually of the first child. It is an infection that results when bacteria enter through cracked nipples; the organisms may already be in the body and attack bre... Read more
mammography
mammography diagnostic procedure that uses low-dose X rays to detect abnormalities in the breasts. The early diagnosis of breast cancer made possible by the routine use of mammography for screening women increases a woman's treatment alternatives and improves her chances of surviving the cancer. ... Read more
breast implant
breast implant saline- or silicone-filled prosthesis used after mastectomy as a part of the breast reconstruction process or used cosmetically to augment small breasts. An implant consists of a fluid-filled, malleable pouch that is designed to mimic to the look and feel of natural breast tissue w... Read more
tamoxifen
tamoxifen , synthetic hormone used in the treatment of breast cancer . Introduced in 1978, tamoxifen is used to prevent recurrences of cancer in women who have already undergone surgery to remove their tumors. In 1998, a large study of healthy women at high risk for breast cancer showed that tamoxi... Read more
grosbeak
grosbeak [great beak], common name for various members of the family Fringillidae ( finch family). Grosbeaks are characterized by their large conical bills. The male rose-breasted grosbeak ( Zamelodia ludoviciana ) is striking with its white bill and summer plumage of black and white accented by a... Read more
lymphatic system
lymphatic system , network of vessels carrying lymph, or tissue-cleansing fluid, from the tissues into the veins of the circulatory system. The lymphatic system functions along with the circulatory system in absorbing nutrients from the small intestines. A large portion of digested fats are absorbed... Read more

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Consumer Product Safety Act of 1972
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Business and Finance, 2nd ed. ...CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY ACT OF 1972 Congress...Consumer Product Safety Act in 1972 to "assist...injuries." The act also established...companies lost include breast implants that leaked...state and local governments, and private organizations...allegations that they failed to report ...

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Government failed to act on breast implants, case alleges; Health Canada wanted to ban silicone gel devices in 1978, but they stayed in use until 1992.(News)
Newspaper article from: The Toronto Star (Toronto, Ontario); 5/28/2008; 700+ words ; ...Tracey Tyler The federal government knew as early as 1962 that silicone gel breast implants posed serious...against the federal government for failing to regulate...on the market was a government policy decision and...The Food and Drugs Act stipulates that nobody...
ABORTION, BREAST CANCER, AND INFORMED CONSENT.(the informed consent claim; breast cancer risk resulting from induced abortion)(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: National Right to Life News; 4/1/2000; 700+ words ; ...increased incidence of breast cancer. "Abortion, Breast Cancer, and Informed...of contracting breast cancer over the...shows the physician failed to disclose the...Australian federal government. Dr. Fleming...Terminally Ill Act was a significant...
Breast cancer target fiasco
Newspaper article from: The Independent - London; 7/2/2000; ; 700+ words ; ...OF all women with breast cancer are dismissed...Blair has staked the Government's reputation on...urgency" from the Government. But last night...units, the GPs had failed to recognise only...It is vital to act quickly in order...performing GPs failed to improve despite...
CuraGen Announces Expansion of CR011-vcMMAE Phase II Trial in Advanced Breast Cancer.
PR Newswire; 6/17/2009; 700+ words ; ...patients with advanced breast cancer has met the...Medical Director of the Breast Cancer Research Program...including melanoma, breast cancer and glioma...breast cancer who have failed other therapies...Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward...biopharmaceutical company, ...
Nevadans Drop Last Obstacle To DOW Settlement Plan; Breast Implant Claimants Should Start Receiving Checks This Year.
Business Wire; 3/19/2004; 700+ words ; ...women injured by breast implants and other...claimants and a U.S. government appeal aimed at...expenses related to breast implant injuries...and the federal government for medical expenses...that Dow Chemical failed to disclose important...Drug and Cosmetic Act, giving the U...
Welsh women wait three years for genetic breast cancer results; Waiting times 'a disgrace' says MP in comparison to England.
Newspaper article from: Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales); 9/28/2009; 700+ words ; ...risk of contracting breast cancer genetically...where there is a government target of providing...eight weeks. Genetic breast cancer has gained...because of a history of breast cancer in the family...Hart decided that failed asylum seekers were...society we have to act with ...
Nature takes its course This week I am going to be writing about my breasts.
Newspaper article from: Herald Express (Torquay UK); 6/21/2007; 700+ words ; ...because this week breasts are big news. Firstly...that it takes an Act of Parliament to...the miracle had failed, everybody would...late pregnancy, my breasts were not making...s most natural breast feeder. Whenever...doubtfully at my breasts and said: "Well...I would need the ...
US Sues for Breast Implant Funds
News Wire article from: AP Online; 3/31/2000; ; 700+ words ; ...2000 US Sues for Breast Implant Funds WASHINGTON...were victims. The government asked the court...until the federal government gets reimbursed...Birmingham, Ala., the government named as defendants...Medical Care Recovery Act permits the government...of the wrongful acts of a ...
U.S. sues for breast implant health costs
Newspaper article from: Charleston Gazette; 4/1/2000; ; 700+ words ; ...injuries from silicone breast implants. It asked...thousands of women. The government asked the court...until the federal government gets reimbursed...Birmingham, Ala., the government named as defendants...Medical Care Recovery Act permits the government...of the wrongful acts ...
Scandal of women fired because they have breast cancer.
Newspaper article from: The Daily Mail (London, England); 10/6/2006; 700+ words ; ...EMILY COOK WOMEN with breast cancer are being...Around half are from breast cancer patients...Another woman with breast cancer who called...organisation funded by the Government to fight discrimination...cent said employers failed to make reasonable...Disability Discrimination Act, ...