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An examination of the health care/scientific community's response to breast cancer argues that many practices do as much, or more, harm than good. Specifics highlighted include the initial lack of interest in women's health in the US; the failure to include survivor input in either research or practice; & the skewing of research data in favor of pharmacological remedies. It is noted that the activism of multiple groups/organizations made women's health a priority in the 1990s & significantly increased funding for breast cancer research. The story of a breast cancer survivor's efforts to establish a grassroots group devoted to support, education, & advocacy illustrates the complex relationship of science, politics, & feminism that surrounds the issue of breast cancer. Characteristics of a feminist analysis of science are examined to show the ability of feminist perspectives to reveal conceptual errors & dubious value judgments in biology that negatively affect finding solutions to problems. Medical research/practice & social change issues related to breast cancer that need to be addressed by feminist scientists are discussed. 30 References. J. Lindroth