All in Her Head

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Medical science has historically viewed women's bodies as objects—suitable for experiments but not for listening. Women have been studied and ignored, idealized and sexualized, demeaned, enslaved, mutilated, and rejected. The story of women's medicine is one where women often lacked the right to express their opinions. It is a narrative shaped by men who disregarded the feelings, thoughts, fears, pain, and experiences of women themselves. Dr. Elizabeth Comen, a respected oncologist and medical historian at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, invites readers on a fascinating journey through the history of women's medicine. Through eleven systems of the human body, she uncovers unknown chapters that have shaped contemporary practice while highlighting what is still missing. The result is a powerful and accessible text that will provoke thought and shock, deepening your trust in your own body. This book is dedicated to women, opening eyes, dismantling old myths, and encouraging a journey toward self-confidence and belief in oneself.