Malignant Metaphor

An unprecedented take on cancer and recovery Winner of the Lane Anderson Award for Science Writing “Mitchell does a convincing job sorting fact from fiction, diffusing fear, and challenging the manipulative language of fundraisers who aim for pocketbooks rather than intellectual honesty . . . Mitchell’s research is rooted in science, while her writing remains grippingly personal.” — Quill & Quire Alanna Mitchell explores the facts and myths about cancer in this powerful book, as she recounts