The Changing Faces of Childhood Cancer
Author | : Joanna Baines |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 249 |
Release | : 2014-12-18 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781137353528 |
ISBN-13 | : 113735352X |
Rating | : 4/5 (52X Downloads) |
Download or read book The Changing Faces of Childhood Cancer written by Joanna Baines and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-12-18 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book traces the development of British answers to the problem of childhood cancer. The establishment of the NHS and better training for paediatricians, meant children were given access to experimental chemotherapy, sending cure rates soaring. Children with cancer were thrust into the spotlight as individuals' stories of hope hit the headlines.