Charles Huggins

Charles Huggins

Charles Huggins
MD N
1901-1997
Chicago, IL, USA
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  • 1966 Winner

    Canada Gairdner International Award

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In recognition of his pioneer work in the treatment of cancer with hormonal substances, and his use of a chemical means of monitoring the response in carcinoma of the prostate. Both these principles have subsequently been applied to other types of cancer with good effect.

† 1901-1997