Siddhartha Mukherjee
Cancer is not just a modern affliction, but a biological mirror of our own humanity that has evolved alongside us for millennia.
The historical fight against cancer has involved radical surgeries, potent chemical treatments, and radiation therapies that often carried severe physical costs.
Researchers now understand that cancer is deeply rooted in our genetics and represents a disorganized, chaotic version of normal cell growth.
Medical professionals and society frequently rely on powerful metaphors, such as declaring a war on the disease, to conceptualize cancer and rally public support.