Cancer: Myths, Realities, and a Blueprint for Living

Cancer is perhaps the most myth-riddled disease known to medicine. Many of these myths stem from actual scientific theories that have been twisted and distorted through years of retelling. In this book, molecular biologist Maria Kondratova of the Curie Institute in Paris cuts through the misconceptions to offer readers a clear, science-based understanding of cancer and current approaches to its diagnosis and treatment. Her work shows how molecular oncology has transformed our fundamental knowledge of genomics and cellular regulation into lifesaving drugs and diagnostic tools. While cancer is undoubtedly a serious subject, this isn’t just a book about illness and death. Rather, it’s a testament to life itself—in all its complexity, vulnerability, and beauty.