Obituaries
Ian Magrath: a visionary who prepared the ground for the global oncology initiatives of today
Ian Magrath, lymphoma specialist and champion of cancer care in the developing world, has died in Brussels, aged 78. An exceptional cancer researcher, physician and teacher, he will be remembered…
Hansjörg Senn of St Gallen: A practice-changing career
The speed of progress in breast cancer – not just survival, but also quality of life and survivorship – has been the envy of the wider cancer community for many…
Michael Sporn: A pioneer in prevention and a unique and special friend
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…
Peter Boyle: a high-impact epidemiologist with contagious dreams
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,…
Louis Denis: one of urology’s most influential and patient-facing physicians
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…
Michael Peckham – the artist-oncologist who helped shape our world
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…
In memoriam Louis Denis
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…
Bella Kaufman: a rare combination of humanity and morality
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.…
Angelo Di Leo leaves a living legacy of quality care and research excellence
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…
José Baselga: A giant of medical oncology
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…