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THE STORY OF CANCER: The Emperor of All Maladies examines cancer with a cellular biologist’s precision, a historian’s perspective and a biographer’s passion. The series artfully weaves three different films in one: a riveting historical documentary; an engrossing and intimate vérité film; and a scientific and investigative report.
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THE STORY OF CANCER: The Emperor of All Maladies examines cancer with a cellular biologist’s precision, a historian’s pers
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Cancer: A Conversation
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This 30-minute special features a roundtable conversation hosted by Katie Couric of Yahoo! News and co-founder of “Stand U
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Causes of Cancer
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After smoking and obesity the causes of cancer remain elusive and varied.
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Themes of Cancer
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One great theme in cancer over the last hundred years is the bravery, the heroism of scientists, doctors and their patient
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History of Cancer
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Cancer Treatment Today
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Future of Cancer Treatment
1m 49s
The future of cancer research and treatment is optimistic.
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Why Cancer is so difficult to cure
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Cancer cells are constantly mutating and become resistant to drugs
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About the Film
Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies matches the epic scale of the disease, reshaping the way the public sees cancer and stripping away some of the fear and misunderstanding that has long surrounded it. The story of cancer is a story of human ingenuity, resilience, and perseverance but also of hubris, paternalism and misperception. Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies examines cancer with a cellular biologist’s precision, a historian’s perspective and a biographer’s passion. The series artfully weaves three different films in one: a riveting history documentary; an engrossing and intimate vérité film; and a scientific and investigative report.
Premiered on PBS: March 30, 2015
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