War on Cancer: Cornering a Killer


60m 1998

Brief Synopsis

Documentary report on the experimental treatment that offers hope to advanced melanoma patients through immunotherapy - training the body's own defense mechanism to attack cancer. Dr. Steven Rosenberg and his research team at the National Cancer Institute are followed through the final months of the

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1998

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

Documentary report on the experimental treatment that offers hope to advanced melanoma patients through immunotherapy - training the body's own defense mechanism to attack cancer. Dr. Steven Rosenberg and his research team at the National Cancer Institute are followed through the final months of the experiment treating patients with metastatic melanoma. Includes profiles of five of the patients.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1998

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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