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Coley Toxins — The First Century

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Consensus on Hyperthermia for the 1990s

Part of the book series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology ((AEMB,volume 267))

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We are pleased to be able to present this summary of the first century of Dr. Coley’s toxins prepared by Helen Coley Nauts. We believe you will agree that this is an objective scientific presentation particularly when one considers the criticism, frequently unfounded, which has been given Coley’s work in the past. Those reading this chapter and working in hyperthermia will find many parallels and similarities with their frustrations and peer criticisms as noted herein. Comparable modes of action will be found for those proposed to explain the benefits of hyperthermia. Possibly with today’s more detailed understanding of the intricate complex immune system, a logical basis can be offered for the “dramatic cures” which in themselves caused skepticism, and Coley’s results can be better understood. A study of Coley’s life’s work will lead to a better understanding of the problems, obstacles and potential solutions we have in hyperthermia and also I suspect that it will help our morale to realize that we are not the first or only ones to have criticisms heaped upon sound and meticulous work. It is gratifying that in recent years Coley is being recognized as the pioneer of cancer immunology.

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    Helen Coley Nauts

  2. Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

    John R. McLaren

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Nauts, H.C., McLaren, J.R. (1990). Coley Toxins — The First Century. In: Bicher, H.I., McLaren, J.R., Pigliucci, G.M. (eds) Consensus on Hyperthermia for the 1990s. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 267. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-5766-7_52

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