Centers of the cancer universe : a half-century of progress against cancer / Donald L. "Skip" Trump, MD, and Eric T. Rosenthal ; foreword by Nancy G. Brinker.

Author: Trump, Donald L. (Donald Lynn), 1945- author.

ImprintLanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2021]

Descriptionxv, 291 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Note:The state of cancer research and care before the National Cancer Act of 1971 -- Developing a national cancer program -- Creating the cancer centers: the legacy of the "yellow berets" -- Building the network of NCI-designated cancer centers, a few at a time -- The newest kids on the NCI-designated block -- The role of pediatric oncology and pediatric cancer centers -- Medicine or marketing? Keeping true to the mission and balancing hype and hope -- The rise of oncology specialties and professional societies -- Polling the experts on progress in cancer research since 1971 -- Where is the best place to go when you learn that you have cancer? -- Future challenges for cancer centers: funding and finances, community cancer centers, and addressing cancer disparities.

Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-280) and index.

Note:"Centers of the cancer universe: A Half-Century of Progress Against Cancer reviews 50-years of progress in cancer research and treatment since the signing of the 1971 National Cancer Act, and the role played by the NCI-designated cancer centers created by the Act."-- Provided by publisher.

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