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Michael Sporn: A pioneer in prevention and a unique and special friend
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Michael Sporn: A pioneer in prevention and a unique and special friend

  • Adriana Albini
  • 4 November 2022

Michael B. Sporn, an internationally recognised cancer researcher who was one of the discoverers of the tumour growth factor TGF beta and a strong advocate of Cancer Prevention, died on…

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Peter Boyle: a high-impact epidemiologist with contagious dreams
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Peter Boyle: a high-impact epidemiologist with contagious dreams

  • Anna Wagstaff
  • 5 August 2022

Peter Boyle, an outstanding epidemiologist who used the power of statistics to help inform and influence policy at European and global levels, died on July 23 after a long illness,…

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Louis Denis: one of urology’s most influential and patient-facing physicians
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Louis Denis: one of urology’s most influential and patient-facing physicians

  • Simon Crompton
  • 30 August 2021

20th January 1933 ‒ 28th July 2021 When Louis Denis described himself as a “free thinker”, as he often did, the statement went beyond a vague assertion of independence from…

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Michael Peckham – the artist-oncologist who helped shape our world
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Michael Peckham – the artist-oncologist who helped shape our world

  • Anna Wagstaff
  • 23 August 2021

Not all clinicians choose to look beyond doing their best for their patients to learn about the science behind the disease and play a role in progressing treatments. Fewer still…

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In memoriam Louis Denis
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In memoriam Louis Denis

  • Editorial Staff
  • 11 August 2021

We remember with immense fondness Louis Denis, a great urologist and patient advocate, and a warm, funny and kind human being, who died on July 21 2021. Louis was among…

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Bella Kaufman: a rare combination of humanity and morality
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Bella Kaufman: a rare combination of humanity and morality

  • Anna Wagstaff
  • 24 June 2021

Bella Kaufman had great compassion for all cancer patients – but on one in particular she was a bit tough. “Why am I so extra strict with myself?” she asked.…

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Angelo Di Leo leaves a living legacy of quality care and research excellence
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Angelo Di Leo leaves a living legacy of quality care and research excellence

  • Anna Wagstaff
  • 14 June 2021

Future generations of trials must abandon [the traditional] method of patient selection and define eligibility by tumor biology… The era of breast cancer as a homogenous disease is no more. (Ode…

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José Baselga: A giant of medical oncology
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José Baselga: A giant of medical oncology

  • Marc Beishon
  • 26 March 2021

José Baselga, one of the most high profile oncologists of recent times, has died at the age of 61. His fame in the cancer world is confirmed by the volume…

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Giorgio Parmiani: Cancer immunology looses a mentor and a pioneer
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Giorgio Parmiani: Cancer immunology looses a mentor and a pioneer

  • Adriana Albini
  • 24 March 2021

I am writing a note in tribute to one of our oncology research leaders, who has just left us: Giorgio Parmiani – a pioneer in immunology. The scientific community mourns…

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Gordon McVie 1945–2021: a lifetime dedicated to defeating cancer
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Gordon McVie 1945–2021: a lifetime dedicated to defeating cancer

  • Adriana Albini
  • 22 January 2021

Gordon McVie passed away on January 20th after a lifetime of pioneering contributions to the cause of defeating cancer: as clinician, researcher, manager, advocate and educator. He was a formidable…

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