Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies
Overview
This documentary series sets out to change how we view cancer, peeling back the layers of fear and misconception that have cloaked it for so long. At its heart, the story of cancer is a testament to human brilliance, stubborn hope, and endurance—yet it’s also a tale of overconfidence, paternalism, and deeply entrenched misunderstandings.
Episodes
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1
Magic Bullets
The quest to cure cancer stands as science’s most monumental saga, stretching across centuries and continents, filled with heroes, villains, and diz...
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2
The Blind Men and the Elephant
After Richard Nixon declared a "war on cancer" in 1971, the field surged ahead, fueled by optimism and federal funding. In the lab, scientists made ra...
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3
Finding the Achilles Heel
Scientists believe they've unlocked the cancer cell's deepest secrets, leading to the first targeted therapies. Yet cancer quickly reveals unexpected ...
