Assignment
1. After reviewing the history of scientific medicine, what outcomes of these eras, e.g. the medieval era, describe how cancer would have been viewed during this time. Think about the prevailing views during this era regarding how cancer occurs (lifestyle factors versus contagious) and the treatment of individuals suffering from cancer.
2. Summarize your thoughts about how the perceptions of cancer have evolved over time, as a result of developments in medical science and treatment.
3. Based on this trajectory, and the current state of cancer treatment, how do you think attitudes toward cancer may evolve in the future?