• 2012
  • 50m
Defeating Cancer

Summary Chances are that at some point in our lives, getting cancer is a fear we will have to face. But things are changing. Scientists are at a crucial turning point in the treatment against cancer. Meet the researchers, doctors and patients fighting against cancer using new treatments and technologies.

  • 2012
  • 50m

S49.E8 ∙ Defeating Cancer

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Dilly Barlow Jack Fortune Paul Vaughan Colin Riach

7.4

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Apr 9, 2012

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : BBC

Language : English

Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Summary Chances are that at some point in our lives, getting cancer is a fear we will have to face. But things are changing. Scientists are at a crucial turning point in the treatment against cancer. Meet the researchers, doctors and patients fighting against cancer using new treatments and technologies.

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Apr 9, 2012

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : BBC

Language : English

Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

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