Book: Do no harm : how a magic bullet for prostate cancer became a medical quandary

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#1

A frankenstinian concoction i tell you!

Check out this book - if you have time (about fin)

Do no harm : how a magic bullet for prostate cancer became a medical quandary
Justman, Stewart.

Summary
The award-winning author of Seeds of Mortality: The Public and Private Worlds of Cancer examines the complexities of medical decision-making over approving a pill for preventing prostate cancer. In the contexts of historical attitudes toward Hippocratic oath takers and media spins on this story, Justman (English, U. of Montana) explains why Proscar (finasteride) was deemed too risky despite a promising clinical trial. (It is still considered safe to use to treat an enlarged prostate.) The book includes an interview with the author’s urologist and a glossary. Annotation #169;2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

#2

That certainly sounds like a must-read, thanks for the heads up.

Title reminds me of something from the old oath, “I will give no deadly medicine to any one if asked”.

#3

Yes, basically, the gist of what the Hippocratic oath means…
The book is somewhat of an academic and ethical read…but certainly worth reading nontheless.

#4

Have you read it?