by RobertCooke (Author)
In 1998, Nobel Laureate Dr James Watson, co-discoverer of the structure of DNA, claimed that Dr Judah Folkman would eventually be considered as the 20th-century Darwin for his research into curing cancer. This is a chronicle of Dr Folkman's scientific achievements, and his life. He turned his back on a career in surgery to embark on the lifelong pursuit of a challenging idea. The idea was ridiculed and dismissed, but it appears that it may soon turn the tide against cancer and have an impact on other ailments. Robert Cooke follows Judah Folkman and his staff, and also patients who are on clinical trials, to provide an account of the work being done.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 384
Publisher: Century
Published: Feb 2001
ISBN 10: 0712676767
ISBN 13: 9780712676762
Book Overview: The exclusive inside story of cancer pioneer Judah Folkman's thirty-five year pursuit of an idea that is revolutionising the way cancer is treated around the world.