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The narrative explores Steve McQueen's battle with cancer, highlighting his decision to keep the diagnosis private until the media exposed it. This revelation transformed public perception of the disease, as McQueen's celebrity status brought attention to the struggles faced by those affected. The book delves into the intersection of fame and illness, illustrating how one man's journey impacted societal attitudes toward cancer.
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When Illness Goes Public, Barron H. Lerner
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- When Illness Goes Public
- Subtitle
- Celebrity Patients and How We Look at Medicine
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Barron H. Lerner
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 354
- ISBN13
- 9780801892271
- Category
- Health / Medicine
- Description
- The narrative explores Steve McQueen's battle with cancer, highlighting his decision to keep the diagnosis private until the media exposed it. This revelation transformed public perception of the disease, as McQueen's celebrity status brought attention to the struggles faced by those affected. The book delves into the intersection of fame and illness, illustrating how one man's journey impacted societal attitudes toward cancer.