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The first cell
and the human costs of pursuing cancer to the last
Book • 2019
In 'The First Cell,' Azra Raza provides a comprehensive and deeply personal examination of cancer.
The book explores the medical, scientific, cultural, and personal aspects of cancer, challenging the current paradigms in cancer treatment.
Raza argues for a focus on early detection rather than late-stage treatments, drawing from her decades of clinical practice and her own experiences, including her husband's battle with leukemia.
The book intertwines scientific expertise with personal narratives, emphasizing the need for compassion and a patient-centric approach in healthcare.
It also delves into the economic and ethical aspects of cancer care, highlighting the disparities in access to treatments and advocating for a radical transformation in how we understand and confront cancer.
The book explores the medical, scientific, cultural, and personal aspects of cancer, challenging the current paradigms in cancer treatment.
Raza argues for a focus on early detection rather than late-stage treatments, drawing from her decades of clinical practice and her own experiences, including her husband's battle with leukemia.
The book intertwines scientific expertise with personal narratives, emphasizing the need for compassion and a patient-centric approach in healthcare.
It also delves into the economic and ethical aspects of cancer care, highlighting the disparities in access to treatments and advocating for a radical transformation in how we understand and confront cancer.
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Peter Attia as a critical look at how medical research is using the wrong types of models.
Peter Attia as a critical look at how medical research is using the wrong types of models.
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#121 - Azra Raza, M.D.: Why we're losing the war on cancer
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Ben Greenfield in relation to a discussion about the link between the biome and cancer onset.
Ben Greenfield in relation to a discussion about the link between the biome and cancer onset.
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Why The Way We Care For Babies Is MESSED UP, They LIED About Eggs, When Medicine Gets It Wrong, How We Can Fix It & More With Dr. Marty Makary
Mentioned by Ben Greenfield after meeting her at a longevity conference; he was compelled by her unique approach to cancer.
Ben Greenfield after meeting her at a longevity conference; he was compelled by her unique approach to cancer.
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The Broken State Of Cancer Research, Cancer Detection & Cancer Drugs (& What We Can DO About It!) With Dr. Azra Raza.
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Russ Roberts in the context of a previous EconTalk episode discussing cancer treatment.
Russ Roberts in the context of a previous EconTalk episode discussing cancer treatment.
Vinay Prasad on Cancer Drugs, Medical Ethics, and Malignant
Mentioned by Russ Roberts as a moving and inspiring book about the personal side of being an oncologist and policy issues surrounding cancer research.
Russ Roberts as a moving and inspiring book about the personal side of being an oncologist and policy issues surrounding cancer research. Azra Raza on The First Cell
