The reviewer found the book unique for its blend of cancer history and personal experiences, making it engaging and informative. They appreciated the detailed coverage of cancer's past and the hope it provides for future eradication.
The reviewer found this book quite unique because it combines a history of cancer with personal experiences from the author's early days as an oncology fellow. This dual perspective made the book compelling and easy to read in one sitting. The book covers the entire story of the fight against cancer, from its first documented appearances to recent triumphs like Trastuzumab and Imatinib. It is divided into six parts, each dealing with significant events in cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. The reviewer particularly appreciated the section on prevention, which discusses the history of the Papanicolaou test and mammography. Overall, the book provides a comprehensive review of cancer's history and offers hope for the future. The reviewer strongly recommends it to young oncology researchers and health policymakers.
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The ultimate purpose of this book is not just to understand the past of cancer but to raise a question: is it possible to eradicate this disease from our bodies and societies forever?
This book sheds new light on the future of 'war against cancer' through comprehensively reviewing the past history of it.
I believe this book will provide hope and clarity to those seeking to demystify cancer.