Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies

Overview

The documentary series aims to reshape the way the public sees cancer and strip away some of the fear and misunderstanding that has long surrounded it. The story of cancer is a story of human ingenuity, resilience, and perseverance but also of hubris, paternalism and misperception.

Network

• PBS

Seasons & Episodes

Cast

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  Siddhartha Mukherjee

  Self

  3 eps

• 

  Edward Herrmann

  Narrator (voice)

  3 eps

Themes

• cancer
• miniseries

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