Abstract
A brief overview is presented, from early findings of malignant tumors to the beginning of modern chemotherapy. The humoral, lymphatic and cell theories of cancer are summarized, as well as major scientific developments and discoveries in medicine and oncology, such as anatomy, physiology and pathology, inhalation anesthesia, radiation and hormonal procedures. The contributions made by key scientists and physicians are emphasized.
Keywords: Humoral theory, lymphatic theory, cell theory, anesthesia, radiation, hormonal procedures.
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Pierre R. Band ;From Dinosaurs to the Dawn of Chemotherapy: A Brief Overview, THERAPEUTIC REVOLUTION The History of Medical Oncology from Early Days to the Creation of the Subspecialty (2014) 1: 13. https://doi.org/10.2174/9781608058143114010006
DOI https://doi.org/10.2174/9781608058143114010006 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |