Smyth, John F.
Taming the Beast
- ISBN 13:
- 9780956527813
- author:
- Smyth, John F.
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Maclean Dubois
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Dimensions:
- 2 x 14 x 14 centimetres (0.43 kg
- Genre:
- Belletristik, Biographien, Erinnerungen, Memoiren, Berichte,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
John Smyth's remarkable career as a pioneering cancer physician spans over three decades. At 33, he was appointed Edinburgh University's first professor of medical oncology, marking the beginning of his groundbreaking work in cancer research and education. During this time, he supervised the care of nearly 6,000 patients, published extensively on scientific papers, and contributed to numerous books. Beyond medicine, Smyth has led a fulfilling life with a passion for singing and flying light aircraft. His experience as a founder-member of the Monteverdi Choir, one of the finest chamber choirs in the world, is just one example of his diverse interests. Now living in Edinburgh with his wife, he enjoys time with their four daughters and ten grandchildren. This memoir offers a unique glimpse into Smyth's life, combining his remarkable achievements in medicine with his personal passions and experiences.