Doctor, I've Found a Lump: The Pioneering Story of Breast Cancer Medicine and the Patients Who Inspired It

At once a compelling exploration of medical breakthroughs and a candid insight into the challenges of treating breast cancer, Doctor, I've Found a Lump is a celebration of progress and a testament to the enduring power of hope.

In his moving and eye-opening memoir, breast cancer specialist Professor Ian E Smith traces 50 years of medical evolution in step with his own journey from fledgling junior doctor to oncologist at world-renowned cancer center The Royal Marsden. Sharing poignant tales of the patients who put their lives in his hands, he illuminates the nature of the disease and the scientific strides made in the fight to beat it. With deep compassion and gentle humor, he pays tribute to the patients whose courage and resilience left an indelible mark on him and paved the way for better care.

Author: Ian E. Smith
Publisher: DK Red
Published: 10/20/2026
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Paperback
ISBN13: 9798217305537
BISAC Categories:
- Health & Fitness | Reference
- Health & Fitness | Diseases & Conditions | Cancer
- Medical | Oncology | Breast Cancer

About the Author
Professor Ian E. Smith trained in Edinburgh and at Harvard before coming to work at The Royal Marsden, the UK's leading specialist cancer hospital, where he spent many years specializing in the medical treatment of breast cancer as well as lung cancer. He is a past Chairman of the Association of Cancer Physicians and of the UK National Cancer Research Institute Lung Cancer Group. He is on the steering committees of several major international clinical research trials and has been closely involved in the development of letrozole and Herceptin for breast cancer. He has published over 350 research papers, and lectured widely around the world. Honors include the Susan G Komen Brinker Award for Scientific Distinction and the William McGuire Memorial Lecture Award.