It Took Courage, Compassion, and Curiosity: Recollections and Writings of Leaders in Cancer Nursing, 1890-1970

This collection profiles the professional lives and achievements of 12 nursing pioneers in cancer care who helped lay the groundwork for modern oncology nursing. The stories of these remarkable leaders offer insights into the beginnings of modern cancer care and early prevention and detection efforts, and highlight landmarks such as the birth of hospice care in the United States, the development of the first advanced clinical program in cancer nursing.