THERAPEUTIC REVOLUTION The History of Medical Oncology from Early Days to the Creation of the Subspecialty

Author(s): Pierre R. Band

DOI: 10.2174/9781608058143114010006

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From Dinosaurs to the Dawn of Chemotherapy: A Brief Overview

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Abstract

SHS investigation development is considered from the geographical and historical viewpoint. 3 stages are described. Within Stage 1 the work was carried out in the Department of the Institute of Chemical Physics in Chernogolovka where the scientific discovery had been made. At Stage 2 the interest to SHS arose in different cities and towns of the former USSR. Within Stage 3 SHS entered the international scene. Now SHS processes and products are being studied in more than 50 countries.

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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.

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Humoral theory, lymphatic theory, cell theory, anesthesia, radiation, hormonal procedures.

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