Azra Raza

About the Author

Azra Raza is a distinguished oncologist and researcher whose groundbreaking work in cancer treatment has illuminated the urgent need for a paradigm shift in how we approach this devastating disease. With decades of experience at Columbia University, where she directs the Center for the Study of Myeloid Malignancies, Raza has witnessed firsthand the human toll of cancer's relentless progression. Her seminal book, The First Cell: And the Human Costs of Pursuing Cancer to the Last, draws from her clinical expertise and personal reflections to critique the late-stage focus of oncology and advocate for early detection as the key to eradicating the disease. A passionate advocate for patients, Raza blends scientific rigor with compassionate storytelling, inspiring a global movement toward preventive cancer care. Her insights continue to influence medical policy and public awareness, offering hope amid the shadows of illness.