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.
Terri's Story
Intro
Intro
Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book the film tells the story of cancer
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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
Scientific Proof
Scientists are finally able to prove the health hazards of smoking.
Scientists are finally able to prove the health hazards of smoking.
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.
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
What is Cancer?
Cancer is the fastest growing disease on earth.
Cancer is the fastest growing disease on earth.
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.
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.
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.
Future of Cancer Treatment
The future of cancer research and treatment is optimistic.
The future of cancer research and treatment is optimistic.
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.
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.
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. 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
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
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.
Keith Friend
In loving memory of Keith Friend - A great spirit and inspiration.
In loving memory of Keith Friend - A great spirit and inspiration.
History of Cancer
Ancient physicians struggle to understand cancer.
Ancient physicians struggle to understand cancer.
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
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.
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.
Highlights
Highlights from the film.
Highlights from the film.
Cindy Campbell
Cindy transforms her grief over the loss of her young son.
Cindy transforms her grief over the loss of her young son.
Lew Klein
Lew Klein finds the humor in everything, even a cancer diagnosis.
Lew Klein finds the humor in everything, even a cancer diagnosis.
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.
Jerri Little
Jerri Little uses her music to deal with cancer.
Jerri Little uses her music to deal with 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.
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.
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.
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.