Individual
William B. Coley
Historical Figure
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Summary
Surgeon associated with Coley's toxins and early fever/pyrogen cancer immunotherapy history. William B. Coley 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.
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Coley observed tumor regressions after infections and developed bacterial toxin mixtures intended to provoke immune responses. His work is historically important to fever therapy and cancer immunotherapy.