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Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies

This three-part series explores the complete story of cancer, tracing its evolution from ancient Egyptian descriptions to modern laboratory breakthroughs.

The three-part series tells the complete story of cancer, covering its origins from ancient Egyptian times to modern research institutions.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Magic Bullets

1. Magic Bullets

Aired: Mar 30, 2015

The search for a "cure" for cancer is the greatest epic in the history of sci...

Episode 2 Ep Two: The Blind Men and the Elephant

2. Ep Two: The Blind Men and the Elephant

Aired: Mar 31, 2015

This episode picks up the story in the wake of the declaration of a "war on c...

Episode 3 Finding an Achilles Heel

3. Finding an Achilles Heel

Aired: Apr 1, 2015

This episode starts at a moment of optimism: Scientists believe they have cra...

Main Cast

Edward HerrmannNarrator

Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies Videos

CANCER: THE EMPEROR OF ALL MALADIES | A Story of Hope | PBS

CANCER: THE EMPEROR OF ALL MALADIES | A Story of Hope | PBS

Info about Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies

Current Status: Ended

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary