Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies
A story of human ingenuity and perseverance but also of hubris and misperception.
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Terrence Howard
Academy Award-nominated actor Terrence Howard talks about the cancer "bully."
Academy Award-nominated actor Terrence Howard talks about the cancer "bully."
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
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.
Scientific Proof
Scientists are finally able to prove the health hazards of smoking.
Scientists are finally able to prove the health hazards of smoking.
Robert Sandler
In 1947 Robert Sandler received his first injection of controversial amniopterin
In 1947 Robert Sandler received his first injection of controversial amniopterin
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.
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
Future of Cancer Treatment
The future of cancer research and treatment is optimistic.
The future of cancer research and treatment is optimistic.
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.
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.
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."
Angelo Merendino
A series of poignant photographs, a lifetime of memories.
A series of poignant photographs, a lifetime of memories.
Maura Tierney
Television actress Maura Tierney talks about her breast cancer diagnosis.
Television actress Maura Tierney talks about her breast cancer diagnosis.
Jerrica Santiago
Fighting childhood cancer with humor.
Fighting childhood cancer with humor.
Pam Cromwell
Fighting cancer on your terms.
Fighting cancer on your terms.
Suleika Jaouad
A young woman, a keyboard and cancer.
A young woman, a keyboard and cancer.
Carol Rossetto
Discover Carol Rossetto's story.
Discover Carol Rossetto's story.
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.
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.
Terri's Story
Terri Rodighiero was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer. This is her story.
Terri Rodighiero was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer. This is her story.
Cancer: A Conversation
Katie Couric interviews Ken Burns, Sharon Rockefeller and Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee
Katie Couric interviews Ken Burns, Sharon Rockefeller and Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee