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The emperor of all maladies : a biography of cancer

by Siddhartha Mukherjee

This history of cancer traces the disease from its earliest documented occurrences in antiquity to modern scientific developments. It explores the evolution of oncology treatments, patient experiences, and the future of cancer research.

Accession 28780 ISBN 9781439107959 Publisher Scribner
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