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10. The Whys of Angelina Jolie's Preventative Double Mastectomy

May 14, 2009

The issues surrounding Angelina Jolie's preventative double mastectomy is the subject of this discussion with genetic counselor Beth Peshkin of Georgetown University and Dr. Kenneth Offit of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Center in New York. Gwen Ifill is the moderator.

9. First Comprehensive Genetic Analysis of Breast Cancer Could Change Treatment

September 23, 2008

The discovery of four distinct types of breast cancer could lead to new treatments in the future. Judy Woodruff talks to National Cancer Institute's Dr. Harold Varmus.

8. Promising Breast Cancer Treatment Averts 'Collateral Damage' to Healthy Cells

June 4, 2008

Researchers believe they are on track to create a drug that would specifically target cancer cells, while largely leaving healthy cells undamaged. Gwen Ifill talks with Dr. Michael Link of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

7. How Aspirin May Help Prevent Certain Kinds of Cancer

March 20, 2008

Can a daily low dose of aspirin could potentially combat a variety of cancers? Ray Suarez discusses the question with Harvard Medical School's Dr. Andrew Chan, who wrote a commentary on the studies.

6. Cancer Treatment: Are Personalized Molecular Profiles in Our Future?

January 12, 2008

In the 40 years since the federal government declared war on cancer, much has been learned. Still the diseases continue to claim more lives each year. Health correspondent Betty Ann Bowser reports on the past, present and future of cancer treatment.

5. Kids and Cancer: Why Pediatric Cancer

January 11, 2008

Cure Rates Have Improved So Much The last 40 years has seen many positive developments in treating pediatric cancers.. Health correspondent Betty Ann Bowser reports.

4. Patients, Doctors Face Tough Questions Amid Changes in Prostate Cancer Screening

October 19, 2007

Government recommendations on prostate cancer screening have raised questions in the medical community. Health correspondent Betty Ann Bowser reports on some of the reaction among patients and doctors.

3. New Promise Shown in Treatments for Melanoma, Breast Cancer

June 5, 2007

Doctors are energized about the prospects for treating advanced cases of deadly skin cancer and the possibility of a new breast cancer drug. Judy Woodruff talks with Dr. George Sledge of The American Society of Clinical Oncology.

2. Telling the Story Behind Cancer

January 24, 2007

Health correspondent Betty Ann Bowser talks to Siddhartha Mukherjee, author of "The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer," a history of the perception and treatment of cancer.

1. Cancer Screening Debate Reveals Risks, Benefits of Testing

November 19, 2005

New guidelines on when, and how often, women should be screened for breast and cervical cancer stirred questions and confusion. Margaret Warner talks to health experts for insight.

Description

This show gives viewers information on cancer. They will learn about common forms of cancer and current treatment options to help people with cancer. They will get to see what scientists are doing to find a cure for cancer as well. The viewer will also learn how to prevent some common forms of cancer.

Health Issues: Cancer is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (10 episodes). The series first aired on November 19, 2005.

Where to Watch Health Issues: Cancer

Health Issues: Cancer is available for streaming on the PBS website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Health Issues: Cancer on demand at Amazon.

Genres

Documentary & Biography Health & Fitness
Channel

PBS

Premiere Date

November 19, 2005

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