Summary & Study Guide--The Emperor of All Maladies

ebook A Biography of Cancer · Summary & Study Guide

By Lee Tang

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You will never look at cancer the same.

The must-read summary of "The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer" by Siddhartha Mukherjee.

This book chronicles a fascinating "biography" of cancer—from its first documented appearance five thousand years ago through the battles in the 20th century to cure, control, and subdue it, to a new understanding of its biology. It recounts the centuries of discoveries, successes, and failures in the cat and mouse battle against cancer, bringing cancer research and cancer biology to the lay public.

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  • Book Summary—helps you understand the key concepts.
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  • Read this summary to get an informative overview of the evolution of healthcare and health research, in addition to the specific history of cancer.

    Summary & Study Guide--The Emperor of All Maladies