The Philadelphia Chromosome, Jessica Wapner
The Philadelphia Chromosome, Jessica Wapner
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The Philadelphia Chromosome
A Mutant Gene and the Quest to Cure Cancer at the Genetic Level

Author: Jessica Wapner

Narrator: Heather Henderson

Unabridged: 9 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/14/2013


Synopsis

Almost daily, headlines announce newly discovered links between cancers and their genetic causes. Science journalist Jessica Wapner vividly relates the backstory behind those headlines, reconstructing the crucial breakthroughs, explaining the science behind them, and giving due to the dozens of researchers, doctors, and patients whose curiosity and determination restored the promise of a future to the more than 50,000 people diagnosed each year with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). It is an astonishing tale that will provide victims of other cancers and their loved ones realistic hope that cures may yet be found in their lifetimes.

The Philadelphia Chromosome charts the milestones that led to present-day cancer treatment and tells the inspiring story of the dedicated men and women who, working individually and in concert, have sought to plum the mysteries of the human genome in order to conquer those deadly and most feared diseases called cancer.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Pat

The story of "Philadelphia Chromosome" treatment is one you see listed on timelines that document the most significant milestones in the history of cancer treatment. It has been called "the closest thing we have to a cure for cancer." The book is the true account of a ground-breaking, life-saving tr......more

Goodreads review by Mary

Renewed Appreciation Reading the Philadelphia Chromosome transformed me into a mini scientist majoring in CML, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia. I was diagnosed with CML in November of 2003, which required keeping up-to-date on news relating to CML. When I heard about the Philadelphia Chromosome by Jessi......more

Goodreads review by Rebecca

Place this book next to "The Emperor of all Maladies" on your shelf. It is an in depth history of the development of the science that led to the most effective treatment of CML. It is an interesting read--especially for those interested in drug development and the history of cancer.......more

Goodreads review by Paul

This book feels like an interesting narrative history of first the slow coalescence of the field of oncology and oncogenetics, and then eventually the development of Gleevac in particular. Unfortunately, though I don't know enough about the subject to really say how accurate it is, the few details I......more