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The Breakthrough
320 pages, 2018
science & nature
1064 books
health & fitness
316 booksCharles Graeber, New York Times bestselling author of The Good Nurse, details the astonishing scientific discovery of the code to unleashing the human immune system to fight -- and possibly even cure -- cancer, featuring interviews with the 2018 Nobel Prize in Medicine award-winners James P. Allison and Tasuku Honjo. For decades, scientists have puzzled over one of the medicine's most confounding mysteries: Why doesn't our immune system recognize and fight cancer the way it does other diseases, like the common cold? As it turns out, the answer to that question can be traced to a series of tricks that cancer has developed to turn off normal immune responses-tricks that scientists have only recently discovered and learned to defeat. The result is what many are calling cancer's penicillin moment, a revolutionary discovery in our understanding of cancer and how to beat it.
In The Breakthrough, Charles Graeber explores the potential of immunotherapy as a revolutionary approach to cancer treatment. He shows how it uses the body's own immune system to fight cancer, which is a game-changer in the medical field.
The book takes you on a journey of scientific discovery. Graeber shares the stories of the scientists who have dedicated their lives to this research. It's a fascinating look into the world of medical research and the determination it takes to make significant breakthroughs.
Graeber doesn't just focus on the science. He also shares the personal stories of patients who have benefited from immunotherapy. These stories add a human element to the book, making it more relatable and inspiring.
The Breakthrough gives us a glimpse into the future of cancer treatment. It shows how immunotherapy could potentially replace more harmful treatments like chemotherapy and radiation. This book will make you see the future of cancer treatment in a new light.
The book is not just about exploring the potential of immunotherapy. It's also a call to action. Graeber encourages readers to support further research into this promising field. It's a reminder that we all have a role to play in the fight against cancer.
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