The First Cell: And the Human Costs of Pursuing Cancer to the Last by Azra RazaMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Decided to read this book after listening to the Author on an Econtalk podcast.
There was something on how Azra Raza explained the key message of the book and the humanity conveyed in such discussion that immediately "magnated" me into reading it.
A disturbing book about cancer, its impact on the lives of those who have to deal with it (on the first person or related family and friends), that more than once made me stop, take a deep breath and reflect, before i could continue.
The key message presented, that the cancer research and associated mainstream treatment (slash, poison and burn) did do not evolve that much in the last 50 years, adheres to reality and that the proposed paradigm shift that she proposes looks also so well grounded. balanced and logic that it seems strange that the proposed approach (to detect the first cell instead of treating millions of them after it is widespread) does not have more interest, momentum and investment.
Sometime it seems that, once again, it's a question of an incorrect incentives and rewards system put in place, that does not allow to make tangible progress on this important subject.
Regarding the author, an oncologist, that experienced all the portrayed stories being an active participant in each of them, you can feel the humanity, empathy, care, frustration and sense impotence she experience with each.
Strongly recommend its reading to all interested in the subject.
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