Marie Curie

Pioneer of radioactivity and radium science, foundational to early radiation therapy. Marie Curie is a person tracked in this database because they are connected to cancer-related books, media, protocols, organizations, clinical care, advocacy, research, education, products, or patient support. Review linked records and source notes for role, credentials, perspective, claims, and relevance before relying on the information.

Marie Curie’s radium work provided the scientific basis that made early brachytherapy possible.