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Book SynopsisA cancer survivor who has himself been treated at the center, Olson imbues this history with humor, passion, and humanity.
Trade ReviewOlson illuminates the struggle to understand and treat cancer in the United States. As a cancer survivor treated at the center, Olson imbues M.D. Anderson's history with humor, passion and humanity. Oncology Nursing Forum 2009 A meticulously researched and well-written book... Making Cancer History is a good read and well worth a look. -- Helen Valier Social History of Medicine 2010
Table of ContentsPreface
Acknowledgments
1. R. Lee Clark, History, and the Dread Disease
2. Present at the Creation
3. Designing a Dream, 1946–1950
4. The Pink Palace, 1950–1955
5. Changing Paradigms, 1956–1963
6. M. D. Anderson and the Rise of Medical Oncology, 1964–1969
7. The Summit, 1970–1971
8. Waging War and Fading Away, 1971–1977
9. Charles A. LeMaistre and the Consolidation of Excellence, 1978–1983
10. Chasing the Devil, 1984–1988
11. Victory, Defeat, and an Elusive Enemy, 1988–1996
12. John Mendelsohn and the New Frontiers in Oncology, 1996–2000
13. New Offensives, 2001–2007
14. Tipping History?
Epilogue
Notes
Bibliography
Index
