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Achieving the long-sought cure for cancer seems like a task of mythical proportions, but in Taming Cancer, Dr. Drew N. Kelner, a Duke-trained biochemist and immunologist with 37 years of experience developing innovative cancer therapies, enthusiastically injects some welcome optimism into the discussion of the future of cancer medicine. A two-century-long journey of scientific discovery, this book tells the epic origin story of immunotherapy, describing how seemingly magical medicines—“living drugs” comprised of antibodies, engineered viruses, and genetically modified immune cells—are already increasing the quality of life for patients and their families. Taming Cancer is a fascinating and highly encouraging look at the science behind this insidious disease, a message of hope to cancer sufferers everywhere, and an insightful read for anyone who has been touched by “The Emperor of All Maladies.”
GLOWING EDITORIAL REVIEWS FOR “TAMING CANCER”!
KIRKUS REVIEWS SAYS “GET IT!”: “A marvelous book that’s packed with knowledge, insight, and hope… a remarkably lucid discussion of the startling advancements in cancer therapy like precision oncology that can characterize in exquisite detail the molecular characteristics of each patient’s cancer… he achieves his goal not only to provide a rigorous synopsis of the most recent research, but also to convey his enthusiasm and wonder for biology and medicine.”
Reedsy Discovery rates Taming Cancer a “Must Read”: “Kelner’s work is both a tribute to the combined public and private attempt to alleviate the human tragedy of cancer. Kelner’s writing shines in its ability to distill complex scientific concepts into accessible language… The book offers insightful analysis, interesting history, and hope, making it a valuable addition to the stores of science communication. Kelner’s book also deserves a solid recommendation for its educational value. It will be an edifying read for many, helping disentangle the complexity of the project of turning cancer from a deadly disease into a manageable one.”
“A” rating from Booklife Reviews by Publisher’s Weekly: “Biochemist and immunologist Kelner offers welcome hope in this study of the history of science’s understanding of cancer…Kelner demonstrates a keen facility for the clarifying metaphor… This book bursts with good news.”