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Pioneer in Cancer Diagnosis: Phil Gold's Legacy

Explore the life and achievements of Dr. Phil Gold, a renowned oncologist and scientist. Discover his groundbreaking work in cancer diagnosis, including the development of blood tests for detecting cancer. Learn about his awards and contributions to the medical field.

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Pioneer in Cancer Diagnosis: Phil Gold's Legacy

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  1. Internal Systems Scientist: Phil Gold Mudit K.J.

  2. Profile Information • Phil Gold was born on September 17, 1936 in Montréal, Quebec

  3. Education • Bachelors degree of Science (1957), Master of Science Degree (1961), and Doctorate’s degree (1965) from McGill

  4. Awards • Gardiner Award (1978) • Manning Award (1982) • F.N.G Starr Award of the Canadian Medical Association (1983) • Izaak Walton Killam Award (1985) • Companion of the Order of Canada (1986) • Officer of the Order of Quebec (1990)

  5. Workplace • Medical Doctor; Oncologist; Professor; Executive Director at the Montreal General Hospital

  6. Gold’s Project • This is the first and still most widely used for blood tests for certain types of cancer. • Phil Gold and his partner Samuel Freedman discovered carcino-embryonic antigen which is produced in tumours and fetal embryonic gut, pancreas, and liver cells. • A blood test was developed that can indicated the presence, spread or re-occurrence of cancer.

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