The Death Of Cancer -vincent T. Devita- Hardcover ~ New on 2040-motos
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The Death of Cancer: After Fifty Years on the Front Lines of Medicine, a Pioneering Oncologist Reveals Why the War on Cancer Is Winnable--and How We Can Get There"NEW WITH EXCEPTION" Hardcover by Vincent T. DeVita (Author), Elizabeth DeVita-Raeburn (Author) "NEW WITH EXCEPTION" ("New With Exception" means that this book has never been read or previously owned. Usually, when a publisher removes a book from their stock or store display shelves, a remainder mark -- typically a black dot or line -- is applied to the top or bottom edge of the pages. These pulled books are discounted due to possible light to moderate handling/shelf wear or damage during shipping. Bargain Book Limited Quantities Publisher Shelf or Stock Pull Light Shelf or Handling Wear Please See Photos of the books in this listing for either the exact book conditions or a sample of the average books being sold Synopsis Cancer touches everybody'e(tm)s life in one way or another. But most of us know very little about how the disease works, why we treat it the way we do, and the personalities whose dedication got us where we are today. For fifty years, Dr. Vincent T. DeVita Jr. has been one of those key players: he has held just about every major position in the field, and he developed the first successful chemotherapy treatment for Hodgkin'e(tm)s lymphoma, a breakthrough the American Society of Clinical Oncologistshas called the top research advance in half a century of chemotherapy. As one of oncology'e(tm)s leading figures, DeVita knows what cancer looks like from the lab bench and the bedside. The Death of Cancer is his illuminating and deeply personal look at the science and the history of one of the world'e(tm)s most formidable diseases. In DeVita'e(tm)s hands, even the most complex medical concepts are comprehensible. Cowritten with DeVita'e(tm)s daughter, the science writer Elizabeth DeVita-Raeburn, The Death of Cancer is also a personal tale about the false starts and major breakthroughs, the strong-willed oncologists who clashed with conservative administrators (and one another), and the courageous patients whose willingness to test cutting-edge research helped those oncologists find potential treatments. An emotionally compelling and informative read, The Death of Cancer is also a call to arms. DeVita believes that we'e(tm)re well on our way to curing cancer but that there are things we need to change in order to get there. Mortality rates are declining, but America'e(tm)s cancer patients are still being shortchanged'e"by timid doctors, by misguided national agendas, by compromised bureaucracies, and by a lack of access to information about the strengths and weaknesses of the nation'e(tm)s cancer centers. With historical depth and authenticity, DeVita reveals the true story of the fight against cancer. The Death of Cancer is an ambitious, vital book about a life-and-death subject that touches us all. The true story of the war on cancer from one of its generals In The Death of Cancer , Dr. Vincent DeVitaformer director of the National Cancer Institute, former physician-in-chief at Memorial Sloan Kettering, director of the Yale Cancer Center, former president of the American Cancer Society, and developer of the first successful chemotherapy treatment for Hodgkin's lymphoma, which first demonstrated that advanced cancers of a major organ system in adults could be cured by chemotherapyprovides a personal history of one of the greatest science stories of our time, covering our fight against cancer from a man who's seen it all. But this is more than a history; it's also a work of advocacy. Despite declining mortality rates, DeVita argues, America's cancer patients are being shortchanged by timid doctors, misguided national agendas, and compromised bureaucracies. He gives readers an eye-opening look at the strengths and weaknesses of America's most prestigious cancer centers, showing how patients can use this information to their advantage. Though we're rapidly approaching total victory over cancer, he contends, we need to do more to synthesize our progress and help doctors put it into practice. This is an ambitious book about a life-or-death subject, a vital entry into the cancer literature genre. With historical depth and authenticity, DeVita brings important information to readers about what cancer is, how best to fight it, and what we still have to learn. Product Identifiers ISBN-10 0374135606 ISBN-13 9780374135607 Key Details Author Elizabeth DeVita-Raeburn, Vincent T., Jr. DeVita Number Of Pages 336 pages Format Hardcover Publication Date 2015-11-03 Language English Publisher Farrar, Straus & Giroux Additional Details Copyright Date 2015 Illustrated Yes Dimensions Weight 19 Oz Height 1.2 In. Width 6.4 In. Length 9.3 In. Shipping: USPS Media Mail Shipping $3.99 (Per USPS Approximately 2-9 Business Days) Each Additional Book $1.50 . Priority Mail Flat Rate Padded Envelope ... $6.99 Single Item Only (Per USPS Approximately 2-4 Business Days) *Hawaii / Alaska shipping time unpredictable, please allow 2-4 weeks Shipping orders Monday through Friday (excludes postal holidays) Tracking Number Assigned To Each Shipment **Please do not refer to Ebays automated "Expected Delivery Dates". These automated dates are generally incorrect.** Audio Book Haven Plus strives to ensure 100% customer satisfaction. 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