The story of the revolution in breast cancer medicine, from a pioneering doctor whose specialist expertise, ground-breaking research and compassionate approach has extended (and saved) thousands of lives over the last 50 years.In the 1970s, a breast cancer diagnosis was a bleak sentence. Over 60 per cent of women died from the disease; life-altering surgery by mostly male doctors was the near-universal treatment and cancer medicine was still in its infancy. Today, ...

At once a compelling exploration of medical breakthroughs and a candid insight into the challenges of treating breast cancer, Doctor, I’ve Found a Lump is a celebration of progress and a testament to the enduring power of hope.In this moving and eye-opening memoir, breast cancer specialist Professor Ian E Smith traces 50 years of medical evolution in step with his own journey from fledgling junior doctor to oncologist at world-renowned cancer centre The Royal Marsd...