Cancer Crossings

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The narrative centers on Eric Wendel's battle with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 1966, a time when survival rates were alarmingly low at just 10 percent. The story unfolds through the perspective of his daughter, a medical student, who highlights the significant advancements in cancer research that have since increased survival rates to 90 percent. The book explores the personal and scientific journey of fighting cancer, reflecting on the impact of medical progress amidst ongoing calls for heightened efforts in cancer treatment and research.