Review the video, "Episode One: Magic Bullets" at http://www.pbs.org/video/2365450686/.
¬to increase your understanding of the history of cancer. Use this document and video as you prepare for your next quiz.
History and Sociology of Disease
1. How many cases of cancer will exist by the year 2030?
2. "Cancer of the blood" is called ___Leukemia________________.
3. Cancer is referred to as
a. King of Terrors
b. Hidden Assassins
c. Emperor of all maladies
Unscramble the following words to identify the answer to the questions below:
4. ______varkel_____________Hrupodlcowhvi was a pathologist who was one of the first to view cancer cells.
5. ______Waillam_______________MwliliamDhloesat is a pioneer in cancer surgery and known for performing the radical mastectomy in 1860's.
6. ______________________MeeliBeburg invented radiation x-ray.
7. _______________________EmariRecui was the scientist who invented radiation.
8. _______________________ and ____________________ Ymra and TbrelaLksera were known for their financial funding of cancer research and starting what is known now as the American Cancer Society (formerly known as American Society for Control of Cancer).
Answer the following questions:
9. What doctor was recruited to head up the cancer treatment and research department of the National Cancer Institute? ______________________________
10. What is meant by term, "Magic Bullet?" in the cancer history video.
11. Which organization was one of the first to raise considerable funding for cancer among children?
12. What was the significance of the Jimmy Fund?