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Attractively bound and illustrated, Dates in Oncology presents an all-encompassing chronological history of oncology from the ideas of Greek and Roman civilization to the present day. Each entry contains a concise historical or biographical synopsis that helps readers appreciate the developments in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and technology in the last millennium. The book provides a fascinating, useful record of the landmarks in the development of oncology, including key names and events, from the writings of Hippocrates to the implications of modern techniques and procedures.
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Oncological dating begins in 2698 BC when a Chinese physician author of the Nei Ching gave the first description of tumors and included five forms of therapy: spiritual cure, pharmacology, diet, acupuncture, and treatment of respiratory diseases. This chronology ends in 1999 when Jan Walboomers of the Free University of Amsterdam and Michele Manos of Johns Hopkins provide evidence that the human papilloma virus is present in 99.7% of all cases of cervical cancer. Occasional b&w photos and drawings punctuate this chronology (exact dates not included) of 10- to 35-word descriptions, often technical, of each noteworthy occurrence. Lacks index and bibliography. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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