During World War I, scientists were trying to develop an antidote to the poisonous yellow cloud known as mustard gas. They discovered the gas was irrevocably damaging the bone marrow of affected soldiers. This gave the scientists an idea: cancer cells and bone marrow both replicate rapidly. Could mustard gas be used to fight cancer? Hyunsoo No details the discovery and development of chemotherapy. [Directed by Artrake Studio, narrated by Addison Anderson].

Hyunsoo Joshua No: How does chemotherapy work?

How does chemotherapy work?

From the horrors of WWI, mustard gas's lethal impact on bone marrow sparked the genesis of chemotherapy, transforming warfare into hope.

From war weapon to cancer cure, mustard gas derivatives became the first chemotherapy drugs, revolutionizing cancer treatment.

Despite curing cancer, chemotherapy’s attack on rapidly dividing cells causes severe side effects like hair loss and nausea.