Dr. Vera Peters revolutionizes the care of breast cancer and Hodgkin's lymphoma

Dr. Vera Peters was a female oncologist who made significant contributions to the treatment of breast cancer and Hodgkin's lymphoma. In her study of Hodgkin's lymphoma patients, she found that their survival rates were significantly improved with radiation treatment. This challenged the notion that the disease was incurable and paved the way for a more optimistic approach to its treatment. Dr. Peters also conducted groundbreaking research on breast cancer, advocating for more conservative treatments such as lumpectomies instead of radical mastectomies. Her findings demonstrated that preserving the breast did not compromise the patients' survival rates. Dr. Peters' work revolutionized the standard of care for both diseases and contributed to patient-centered medicine.