Methods of Treatment - Choosing a Weapon

Methods of Treatement
Choosing a Weapon

This section describes the weapons available to physicians in today's war against cancer. There are five subsections, listed below.

Alkylating Agents: The Janus Effect (R)
Antibiotics: Dr. Hamao Umezawa (R)
Cisplatin: The Platinum Standard (B)
Vinblastine: From Jamaica to a Cure (B)
Hormone Therapy: Our Best Friend to the Rescue (R)
R = Reading
B = Biography

Relevant National Science Education Standards

Physical Science — The readings show how radiation and cells interact.
Science and Technology — The readings describe how new cancer-treatment technologies were discovered.
History and Nature of Science — The readings show the historical development of cancer treatment.

Relevant New Jersey State Science Education Standards

5.2 The readings explore the history of cancer treatment technologies.

5.4 The readings give examples of new cancer treatment technologies.

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5.2	The readings explore the history of cancer treatment technologies.
5.4	The readings give examples of new cancer treatment technologies.