Worta McCaskill-Stevens
Worta McCaskill-Stevens (pronunciation: WOR-ta Mc-CAS-kill-STEE-vens) is a renowned medical professional specializing in oncology and clinical trials.
Etymology
The name "Worta" does not have a known etymology. "McCaskill" is of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic MacAskill, meaning "son of Askill". "Stevens" is of English origin, meaning "son of Steven".
Career
Worta McCaskill-Stevens has made significant contributions to the field of oncology, particularly in the development and implementation of clinical trials. She has been instrumental in the advancement of cancer research, with a focus on breast cancer and health disparities in cancer care.
Related Terms
- Oncology: The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
- Clinical Trials: Research investigations in which people volunteer to test new treatments, interventions or tests as a means to prevent, detect, treat or manage various diseases or medical conditions.
- Cancer Research: Scientific research into cancer to identify causes and develop strategies for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure.
- Breast Cancer: A type of cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts.
- Health Disparities: Differences in health outcomes and their causes among groups of people.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Worta McCaskill-Stevens
- Wikipedia's article - Worta McCaskill-Stevens
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