Cancerland

"By exploring the science of cancer, the promising new therapies, and remarkable drugs, Dr. Scadden humanizes it, reveals that progress toward a cure is real—if fitful—and assures those with cancer that they never walk alone"—Dust jacket flap.

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From the diagnosis of his childhood friend's mother to his poignant memories in the lab, Scadden chronicles his personal memories of cancer. He paints a still rapidly changing landscape in the context of all too common stories of loss. At the same time he opens a window into the science of medicine, humanizing cancer while inspiring action that we all so desperately need. — adapted from jacket.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 308 pages

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