Who would imagine that the use of mustard gas during World War I would lead to the discovery of chemotherapy? Learn more about how an investigation into this terrible weapon of war leads to the development of this modern cancer treatment.

Concepts

cancer, chemosynthesis, the human body, healthcare, medicine

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Additional Tags

health

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Instructional Ideas

• Have groups investigate the other types of chemotherapies and currently promising cancer treatments

Classroom Considerations

• Be sensitive to the possibility that pupils may have family members undergoing cancer treatment

Pros

• The animations make clear how the chemical agents work within the cells
• The "Dig Deeper" section provides links to other forms of cancer treatments

Cons

• None