History of Cancer
Ancient physicians struggle to understand cancer.
Ancient physicians struggle to understand cancer.
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Terri's Story
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Dora Arias
Dora was diagnosed with cancer and realized how hard the system would be for ELLs.
Dora was diagnosed with cancer and realized how hard the system would be for ELLs.
Carol Rossetto
Discover Carol Rossetto's story.
Discover Carol Rossetto's story.
Suleika Jaouad
A young woman, a keyboard and cancer.
A young woman, a keyboard and cancer.
Pam Cromwell
Fighting cancer on your terms.
Fighting cancer on your terms.
Jerrica Santiago
Fighting childhood cancer with humor.
Fighting childhood cancer with humor.
Maura Tierney
Television actress Maura Tierney talks about her breast cancer diagnosis.
Television actress Maura Tierney talks about her breast cancer diagnosis.
Terrence Howard
Academy Award-nominated actor Terrence Howard talks about the cancer "bully."
Academy Award-nominated actor Terrence Howard talks about the cancer "bully."
Angelo Merendino
A series of poignant photographs, a lifetime of memories.
A series of poignant photographs, a lifetime of memories.
Jeannie Joseph
Find out about Jeannie Joseph's story. She says, "you've got to keep fighting."
Find out about Jeannie Joseph's story. She says, "you've got to keep fighting."
Jeff Castelaz
Jeff lost his son Pablo to cancer when he was 6 years old.
Jeff lost his son Pablo to cancer when he was 6 years old.
Bonding between Doctor and Patient
Dr. Lori Wilson discusses her philosophy in treating her patients.
Dr. Lori Wilson discusses her philosophy in treating her patients.
Future of Cancer Treatment
The future of cancer research and treatment is optimistic.
The future of cancer research and treatment is optimistic.
Mary-Claire King
In the 1970s Mary Claire King began investigating genetic links of cancer in families
In the 1970s Mary Claire King began investigating genetic links of cancer in families
Palliative Care
Some patients need to deal with end of life prognosis and choices.
Some patients need to deal with end of life prognosis and choices.
Robert Sandler
In 1947 Robert Sandler received his first injection of controversial amniopterin
In 1947 Robert Sandler received his first injection of controversial amniopterin
The Discovery of the Oncogene in Carcinogeneis
The Rous Sarcoma Virus presented an opportunity to study carcinogenesis up close.
The Rous Sarcoma Virus presented an opportunity to study carcinogenesis up close.
Intro
Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book the film tells the story of cancer
Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book the film tells the story of cancer
Keith Friend
In loving memory of Keith Friend - A great spirit and inspiration.
In loving memory of Keith Friend - A great spirit and inspiration.
The Jimmy Fund
Dr. Sidney Farber instigates a national campaign for cancer- The Jimmy Fund.
Dr. Sidney Farber instigates a national campaign for cancer- The Jimmy Fund.
Dr. Virchow
Virchow's microscope reveals that all cancer cells grow from normal cells
Virchow's microscope reveals that all cancer cells grow from normal cells
Dr. Lori Wilson
Dr. Wilson, a cancer surgeon from Howard University Hospital, is diagnosed with cancer
Dr. Wilson, a cancer surgeon from Howard University Hospital, is diagnosed with cancer
Themes of Cancer
Pushing the envelope of discovery is the great theme of cancer research.
Pushing the envelope of discovery is the great theme of cancer research.
Dr. Wilson
Dr. Lori Wilson is a surgical oncologist that has double breast cancer.
Dr. Lori Wilson is a surgical oncologist that has double breast cancer.
Dr. Sidney Farber
Dr. Sidney Farber, an oncologist at Children's Hospital in Boston, strives for a cure.
Dr. Sidney Farber, an oncologist at Children's Hospital in Boston, strives for a cure.
Dr. Robert Weinberg
Dr. Weinberg developed experiments to identify the first human oncogene- the Ras Oncogene.
Dr. Weinberg developed experiments to identify the first human oncogene- the Ras Oncogene.
Dr. Bernard Fisher
Dr. Fisher believed in lumpechtomy rather than mastechtomy for treating Breast Cancer.
Dr. Fisher believed in lumpechtomy rather than mastechtomy for treating Breast Cancer.
Evolution in the Bottle
Doctors will soon be able to map all genes and pathways of the human body.
Doctors will soon be able to map all genes and pathways of the human body.
What is Cancer?
Cancer is the fastest growing disease on earth.
Cancer is the fastest growing disease on earth.
Why Cancer is so difficult to cure
Cancer cells are constantly mutating and become resistant to drugs
Cancer cells are constantly mutating and become resistant to drugs
Scientific Proof
Scientists are finally able to prove the health hazards of smoking.
Scientists are finally able to prove the health hazards of smoking.
Dr. Suzanne Cole
Dr. Cole works with patients who are dealing with end of life choices.
Dr. Cole works with patients who are dealing with end of life choices.
Highlights
Highlights from the film.
Highlights from the film.
Cancer Montage
A selection of interviews from the film, including patients, doctors and caregivers.
A selection of interviews from the film, including patients, doctors and caregivers.
Ken Jeong
Actor Ken Jeong found out that his wife had breast cancer when he started his big role.
Actor Ken Jeong found out that his wife had breast cancer when he started his big role.
Sue Taylor
Dr. Taylor lost her brother at a very young age to cancer.
Dr. Taylor lost her brother at a very young age to cancer.
Researchers Montage
Multiple clips from doctors and researchers on the subject of cancer.
Multiple clips from doctors and researchers on the subject of cancer.
Jerri Little
Jerri Little uses her music to deal with cancer.
Jerri Little uses her music to deal with cancer.
Dr. Jose Baselga
Dr. Baselga brings his years of experience and success into the conversation about cancer.
Dr. Baselga brings his years of experience and success into the conversation about cancer.
Lew Klein
Lew Klein finds the humor in everything, even a cancer diagnosis.
Lew Klein finds the humor in everything, even a cancer diagnosis.
Cindy Campbell
Cindy transforms her grief over the loss of her young son.
Cindy transforms her grief over the loss of her young son.