| Description |
xviii, 573, [12] p., [8] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliog. |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 537-541) and index. |
| Contents |
"Of blacke cholor, without boyling" -- An impatient war -- "Will you turn me out if I can't get better?" -- Prevention is the cure -- "A distorted version of our normal selves" -- The fruits of long endeavors -- Atossa's war. |
| Summary |
A magnificently written "biography" of cancer--from its origins to the epic battle to cure, control, and conquer it. |
| Subject |
Cancer -- History.
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Leukemia -- History.
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| ISBN |
9781439107959 |
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1439107955 |
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9781439170915 (pbk.) |
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1439170916 (pbk.) |
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