The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer

Siddhartha Mukherjee, staff cancer physician at Columbia University Medical Center, presents a history of cancer. The author recounts the ea… read more

Siddhartha Mukherjee, staff cancer physician at Columbia University Medical Center, presents a history of cancer. The author recounts the earliest documentation of the disease, profiles the first patients that received radiation and chemotherapy treatments, and remembers the American government’s “war against cancer” launched thirty years ago. Siddhartha Mukherjee spoke at Kepler’s Books in Menlo Park, California. He responded to questions from members of the audience. Dr. Maa also responded to questions. close

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The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer

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Program ID:
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Category:
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Location:
Menlo Park, California, United States
First Aired:
Mar 13, 2011 | 9:56pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Sep 03, 2011 | 3:31am EDT | C-SPAN 2

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  • Mar 13, 2011 | 9:56pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Mar 20, 2011 | 2:00am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Mar 20, 2011 | 8:01am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 23, 2011 | 11:47am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • May 30, 2011 | 9:31am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • May 30, 2011 | 9:31pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Aug 22, 2011 | 6:31am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Sep 02, 2011 | 9:01pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Sep 03, 2011 | 12:16am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Sep 03, 2011 | 3:31am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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