The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer Who is George Papanicolaou from The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer and what is their importance? Asked by bookragstutor on 25 Oct 12:55 Last updated by Jill W on 22 Sep 12:01
George Papanicolaou (1883-1962) was a researcher who determined a way in which pre-cancerous cells could be detected. The pre-screening process would become known as the Pap smear.