Summary In Kicking Cancer, we meet Emily, a physician who cares for newborn babies. Emily was diagnosed with Melanoma, the most invasive skin cancer with the highest risk of death. Emily shares her story with the message that prevention and early treatment are critical in fighting the growing number of people who contract Melanoma. We also travel to California where we meet Tim, a gregarious, fun-loving man who has spent his career creating special effects in the movies and in theme parks. Thirteen years ago, Tim was diagnosed with Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) a type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow. Tim says the diagnosis was very tough on both him and his wife but that it acted as a reminder of the need to live their lives as fully as they can, every single day. Featuring renowned experts: Dr. John Kirkwood, Distinguished Service Professor at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, and Dr. Tanya Siddiqi, Medical Director, Division of Lymphoma at City Of Hope.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Unknown
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Nov 13, 2023
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Home Page of Website Medical Stories Facebook
Language : English
Production companies : Inventi Media Group
Summary In Kicking Cancer, we meet Emily, a physician who cares for newborn babies. Emily was diagnosed with Melanoma, the most invasive skin cancer with the highest risk of death. Emily shares her story with the message that prevention and early treatment are critical in fighting the growing number of people who contract Melanoma. We also travel to California where we meet Tim, a gregarious, fun-loving man who has spent his career creating special effects in the movies and in theme parks. Thirteen years ago, Tim was diagnosed with Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) a type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow. Tim says the diagnosis was very tough on both him and his wife but that it acted as a reminder of the need to live their lives as fully as they can, every single day. Featuring renowned experts: Dr. John Kirkwood, Distinguished Service Professor at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, and Dr. Tanya Siddiqi, Medical Director, Division of Lymphoma at City Of Hope.
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Nov 13, 2023
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Home Page of Website Medical Stories Facebook
Language : English
Production companies : Inventi Media Group
