Cancer: A disease with a long and complex history from "summary" of EMPEROR OF ALL MALADIES IN PB by Siddhartha Mukherjee
Cancer is not just a disease, but a shadow that looms large over human civilization, with a history that stretches back thousands of years. From the ancient Egyptians to the modern era, cancer has been a formidable adversary, relentlessly attacking humanity with its deadly precision. The story of cancer is a complex tapestry woven with threads of fear, ignorance, and hope. Throughout history, cancer has been viewed with a sense of dread and despair, a mysterious force that strikes without warning and with devastating consequences. The lack of understanding about the nature of cancer has only added to its fearsome reputation, leading to countless myths and misconceptions about the disease. Despite the long history of cancer, progress in understanding and treating the disease has been slow and incremental. Early attempts to tackle cancer were often crude and in...
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