It Took Courage, Compassion, and Curiosity

As progress in cancer research and treatment exploded in the early 20th century, nurses faced new and unprecedented demands. It Took Courage, Compassion, and Curiosity profiles the professional lives and achievements of 12 cancer nursing pioneers who laid the groundwork for modern oncology nursing.

The stories of these remarkable leaders offer insights into the beginnings of modern cancer care and highlight the birth of hospice care in the United States, early efforts in cancer prevention and control, development of the first advanced clinical program in cancer nursing, the evolution of cancer nursing education and the dawn of research, the emergence of psychosocial care, and the role of the oncology nurse in early clinical trials.