Jean Astruc and chemist Bernard, two 18th century physicians conducted research to confirm or disprove then current theories related to the origin of cancer. These efforts were the very first steps of experimental oncology. The art and science of seeking better diagnosis, treatments and understanding of the causes of cancer evolved from many who followed their path. In 1761, Giovanni Morgagni of Padua was the first to do an autopsy to look for the pathological findings in a patient after death. This and the efforts of many great physicians who followed them laid the foundation for scientific oncology, the study of cancer. John Hunter (1728-1793), a famous Scottish surgeon suggested that some cancers might be cured by surgery and described methods by which we can distinguish the surgically removable tumors. He suggested that, if tumor has not encroached to the nearby tissue and was still moveable, "There is no impropriety in removing it."
onc/o (ong ko) is another word element that means tumor = onco
When did cancer research first open?
Mid 1990's
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