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Walter Lawrence Jr. (May 31, 1925 – November 9, 2021) was an American surgical oncologist at Memorial-Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Cornell Medical College, and at the Medical College of Virginia. He was a leader in civil rights health equity efforts.
Nov 12, 2021 · His innovative approach to surgery had a tremendous impact on the cancer fight and how we still navigate it today. Walter was among the first to advocate for scaling back the aggressiveness of cancer treatments wherever possible in order to preserve quality of life for survivors.
Nov 12, 2021 · Walter Lawrence Jr., M.D., who died Nov. 9 at age 96, was respected and beloved for his expertise as a surgical oncologist. He ran a surgical hospital during the Korean War, oversaw the first Division of Surgical Oncology at Virginia Commonwealth University and served as the inaugural director of VCU Massey Cancer Center for more than a decade.
Aug 6, 2020 · In 1971, when the National Cancer Act was signed, Walter Lawrence, Jr., was one of the surgeons eager for a push forward, driven by rigorous science reviewed and funded by the federal government.
Jan 1, 2021 · In 1971, when the National Cancer Act was signed, Walter Lawrence, Jr., was one of the surgeons eager for a push forward, driven by rigorous science reviewed and funded by the federal government.
The VCU Massey Cancer Center family was saddened today to learn of the passing of its first cancer center director, Walter Lawrence, Jr., M.D. Current director, Robert A. Winn, M.D., released the following statement: "It’s not often we get the chance to stand on the shoulders of giants.
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Sir Walter Roper Lawrence, 1st Baronet, GCIE GCVO CB (9 February 1857 – 25 May 1940) was a member of the Council of India and an English author who served in the Indian Civil Service in British India and wrote travelogues based on his experiences of travelling around the Indian Subcontinent.
