Breast
Cancer Early Detection: Know the Facts. Know for Sure
Early detection is the key to winning the breast cancer battle.
Through 3-D animation and colorful graphics this video teaches
women what to expect during mammograms and clinical breast examination.
Women also discover how easily self-examination is performed.
Show your patients this award-winning video, so they can practice
the three keys to early detection and take control of their breast
health today! In the Spanish version of this video, Dr. Antonio
Novello, former US Surgeon General, and Christina Sargelegui,
popular talk show personality, cohost the program.
English or Spanish 13 minutes $150
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Breast
Self-examination and Breast Health
This motivating video stresses the benefits of early detection
and shows three accepted methods of breast self-examination. It
explores the interlocking roles of clinical examination, mammography,
and self-examination. The video includes the most recent American
Cancer Society guidelines. New graphics have been added to enhance
the live demonstrations of breast exam so viewers have a clear
understanding of how to do self-examination. Pictures of physical
appearances of breast abnormalities have been included.
English or Spanish 14 minutes $150
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Breast
Facts The Basics
This videotape provides an excellent introduction to breast health
by describing breast anatomy and physiology, breast lumps, fibrocystic
"disease", breast pain, and recent advances in breast medicine.
09 minutes $150
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Non-Surgical
Breast Biopsy
Needle biopsy of breast lesions can often spare women unnecessary
surgery. This program familiarizes patients with fine needle and
core biopsy procedures, whether performed manually or with stereotactic
guidance. Viewers are reassured that non-surgical biopsy is safe,
accurate, and virtually painless. (This video is for facilities
that use the upright stereotactic equipment.)
07 minutes $150
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Quality
Mammography Can Save Your Life
This program anticipates the patient's most common questions regarding
radiation dose, compression, additional views, and the current
controversy regarding the recommended schedule for mammography.
This presentation will help allay the patient's fears and facilitate
the technologist's work.
09 minutes $150
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Colposcopy
Abnormal Pap Smear
Explains colposcopy as a test to isolate the cause and extent
of cellular change in an abnormal pap smear. Demonstrates how
the colposcope is used to examine the cervix and take a biopsy
sample. Shows cell variations and the Bethesda System of classification.
Discusses abnormalities caused by infection or inflammation, rather
than precancerous cells. This program introduces new treatment
technologies, including laser, cryosurgery, and the electrosurgical
loop.
English or Spanish 10 minutes $150
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The
Gynecological Examination
Shows young women what to expect during their first GYN exam,
including the pelvic exam, pap smear and breast exam. Provides
an overview of the female reproductive system and explains menarche
and the menstrual cycle.
English or Spanish 09 minutes $150
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Menopause
This 2003 version covers what menopause is, what causes the symptoms
of menopause, and treatments for common menopause symptoms. It
features interviews with real women who share their menopause
experiences. The video also covers long-term health risks after
menopause, including increased risks of heart disease and osteoporosis
as well as what can be done to prevent them. Hormone Replacement
Therapy is mentioned as one treatment option, but the video does
not go into any detail.
17 minutes $150
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Osteoporosis
Produced in cooperation with the National Osteoporosis Foundation,
this video focuses on how to prevent osteoporosis. It describes
how osteoporosis develops along with the risk factors. The video
presents essential elements for maintaining healthy bone: calcium,
vitamin D, exercise, avoiding harmful substances, and medications
to prevent and treat osteoporosis including the newest medications,
Risedronate (ActonelŽ) and parathyroid hormone, (ForteoŽ). It
also addresses bone density and steps to prevent falls in those
already diagnosed with osteoporosis.
English or Spanish 18 minutes $150
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Hormone
Replacement Therapy
In the light of the results of the Women's Health Initiative study,
this new version will help women decide whether or not to start
or continue hormone replacement therapy. It is designed to go
along with the Menopause video, though each video can stand alone.
This 2003 version contains interviews with real women discussing
their thoughts and concerns. It covers the benefits, risks, contraindications,
and side effects of hormone replacement therapy, and provides
a checklist of important questions to answer when making a decision.
15 minutes $150
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Women
and Heart Disease
A new video that underscores the prevalence of heart disease among
women and helps them assess their individual risks. This video
shows women how to protect and promote their heart health. The
role of estrogen is discussed. This video presents the unique
symptoms of heart disease in women and a range of options for
reducing long-term risks.
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