Umberto Veronesi

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Umberto Veronesi (Milan, Italy, November 29, 1925) is the most known Italian oncologist.

He made his medical studies at the university of Milan, where he earned the degree in 1950. He has been the director of the Italian National Cancer Institute for 18 years.

He has done many important scientific publications concerning the development and the treatment of tumors, especially the breast tumors.

He has always been an activist in many anti-tobacco campaigns.