The Death of Cancer: After Fifty Years on the Front Lines of Medicine, a Pioneering Oncologist Reveals Why the War on Cancer Is Winnable–and How We Can Get There

Dr. Vincent T. DeVita Jr., a pivotal figure in oncology, shares his extensive experience in the fight against cancer in “The Death of Cancer,” co-written with his daughter, Elizabeth DeVita-Raeburn. The book chronicles DeVita’s journey over fifty years, highlighting his development of the first successful chemotherapy for Hodgkin’s lymphoma. It offers a personal and historical perspective on cancer treatment, detailing the challenges faced by oncologists, breakthroughs in research, and the role of brave patients in testing new therapies. With clarity, DeVita makes complex medical concepts accessible, presenting a vital narrative on a disease that affects us all.