From Marie Curie’s discovery of radium that eventually led to radiation therapy, to the pioneering work in chemotherapy by Jane Cooke Wright, M.D., women have long been driving novel scientific discoveries in cancer. Their work has advanced our understanding of this complex disease and led to new and better ways to treat patients.
The legacy of these women scientists is echoed in the work of today’s female researchers, including...
The immune system defends the body from viruses and bacteria. But it’s not as successful in killing cancer on its own. Immune checkpoint inhibitors...