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Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies

Keith Friend

In loving memory of Keith Friend - A great spirit and inspiration.

Aired 03/29/2015 | Rating NR

FromKen Burns

Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies

Keith Friend

Clip: Season 1 | 3m 14s

In loving memory of Keith Friend - A great spirit and inspiration.

In loving memory of Keith Friend - A great spirit and inspiration.

Aired 03/29/2015 | Rating NR

FromKen Burns

Genentech, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Siemens, David H. Koch, Bristol-Myers Squibb, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Kovler Fund, The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, the American Association for Cancer Research,...

Official Trailer

The Emperor of All Maladies artfully weaves three different films in one. (6m 12s)

Why Cancer is so difficult to cure

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Cancer cells are constantly mutating and become resistant to drugs (1m 2s)

What is Cancer?

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Cancer is the fastest growing disease on earth. (4m 39s)

Themes of Cancer

Pushing the envelope of discovery is the great theme of cancer research. (5m 24s)

Terrence Howard

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Academy Award-nominated actor Terrence Howard talks about the cancer "bully." (3m 6s)

Suleika Jaouad

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A young woman, a keyboard and cancer. (2m 46s)

Sue Taylor

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Dr. Taylor lost her brother at a very young age to cancer. (3m 24s)

Scientific Proof

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Scientists are finally able to prove the health hazards of smoking. (4m 19s)

Robert Sandler

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In 1947 Robert Sandler received his first injection of controversial amniopterin (2m 5s)

Researchers Montage

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Multiple clips from doctors and researchers on the subject of cancer. (2m 29s)

Pam Cromwell

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Fighting cancer on your terms. (2m 19s)

Palliative Care

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Some patients need to deal with end of life prognosis and choices. (7m 3s)

Maura Tierney

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Television actress Maura Tierney talks about her breast cancer diagnosis. (2m 20s)

Mary-Claire King

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In the 1970s Mary Claire King began investigating genetic links of cancer in families (4m 11s)

Lew Klein

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Lew Klein finds the humor in everything, even a cancer diagnosis. (1m 43s)

Ken Jeong

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Actor Ken Jeong found out that his wife had breast cancer when he started his big role. (3m 20s)

Keith Friend

In loving memory of Keith Friend - A great spirit and inspiration. (3m 14s)

The Jimmy Fund

Dr. Sidney Farber instigates a national campaign for cancer- The Jimmy Fund. (4m 36s)

Jerri Little

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Jerri Little uses her music to deal with cancer. (3m 18s)

Jerrica Santiago

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Fighting childhood cancer with humor. (1m 35s)

Jeff Castelaz

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Jeff lost his son Pablo to cancer when he was 6 years old. (2m 7s)

Jeannie Joseph

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Find out about Jeannie Joseph's story. She says, "you've got to keep fighting." (2m 17s)

Intro

Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book the film tells the story of cancer (5m 41s)

Highlights

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Highlights from the film. (37m 58s)

Future of Cancer Treatment

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The future of cancer research and treatment is optimistic. (1m 49s)

Evolution in the Bottle

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Doctors will soon be able to map all genes and pathways of the human body. (1m 45s)

Dr. Wilson

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Dr. Lori Wilson is a surgical oncologist that has double breast cancer. (4m 40s)

Dr. Virchow

Virchow's microscope reveals that all cancer cells grow from normal cells (1m 45s)

Dr. Suzanne Cole

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Dr. Cole works with patients who are dealing with end of life choices. (3m 39s)

Dr. Sidney Farber

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Dr. Sidney Farber, an oncologist at Children's Hospital in Boston, strives for a cure. (7m 33s)

Dr. Robert Weinberg

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Dr. Weinberg developed experiments to identify the first human oncogene- the Ras Oncogene. (5m 15s)

Dr. Lori Wilson

Dr. Wilson, a cancer surgeon from Howard University Hospital, is diagnosed with cancer (3m 7s)

Dr. Jose Baselga

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Dr. Baselga brings his years of experience and success into the conversation about cancer. (2m 19s)

Dr. Bernard Fisher

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Dr. Fisher believed in lumpechtomy rather than mastechtomy for treating Breast Cancer. (7m 33s)

Dora Arias

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Dora was diagnosed with cancer and realized how hard the system would be for ELLs. (2m 12s)

The Discovery of the Oncogene in Carcinogeneis

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The Rous Sarcoma Virus presented an opportunity to study carcinogenesis up close. (3m 47s)

Cindy Campbell

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Cindy transforms her grief over the loss of her young son. (3m 1s)

Carol Rossetto

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Discover Carol Rossetto's story. (2m 7s)

Cancer Montage

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A selection of interviews from the film, including patients, doctors and caregivers. (1m 46s)

Bonding between Doctor and Patient

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Dr. Lori Wilson discusses her philosophy in treating her patients. (2m)

Angelo Merendino

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A series of poignant photographs, a lifetime of memories. (3m 11s)

History of Cancer

Ancient physicians struggle to understand cancer. (3m 47s)

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