I have been told that some of experiments done by Nazi doctors had become the precursor for some early work in radiotherapy and other cancer treatments.

This may very easily be Nazi sympathizer propaganda though so maybe someone with actual knowledge of the beginnings of cancer research can enlighten me as to whether there is any truth to this claim?

I have been told that some experiments done by Nazi doctors became the precursor for some early work in radiotherapy and other cancer treatments.

Although, this may very easily be Nazi sympathizer propaganda. Maybe someone with actual knowledge of the beginnings of cancer research can enlighten me as to whether there is any truth to this claim?

I understand that this may be a somewhat sensitive issue but I'm not sure exactly what to believe. I have been told that some of experiments done by Nazi doctors had become the precursor for some early work in radiotherapy and other cancer treatments. This may very easily be Nazi sympathizer propaganda though so maybe someone with actual knowledge of the beginnings of cancer research can enlighten me as to whether there is any truth to this claim?

Please note that I do not intend to offend anyone with this question.

I have been told that some of experiments done by Nazi doctors had become the precursor for some early work in radiotherapy and other cancer treatments. 

This may very easily be Nazi sympathizer propaganda though so maybe someone with actual knowledge of the beginnings of cancer research can enlighten me as to whether there is any truth to this claim?