Cancer Treatment and Research

Washington Post Live held a series of discussions focused on cancer research and treatment with government officials, lawmakers, health care… read more

Washington Post Live held a series of discussions focused on cancer research and treatment with government officials, lawmakers, health care professionals, advocates and patients. Acting FDA Commissioner Dr. Ned Sharpless who is an oncologist spoke first. He focused on existing treatments and the latest on research for future therapies. Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) was also a guest and talked about what Congress is doing to address pediatric cancer and the Trump administration’s interest for additional funding for research and treatments. Actor Scott Foley also participated in the discussion. He talked about his mother’s diagnosis and death from ovarian cancer. close

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Program ID:
461845-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Forum
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Jun 18, 2019 | 9:01am EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Jun 20, 2019 | 5:42am EDT | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Jun 18, 2019 | 9:01am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jun 18, 2019 | 1:20pm EDT | C-SPAN RADIO
  • Jun 18, 2019 | 2:17pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Jun 19, 2019 | 2:57am EDT | C-SPAN RADIO
  • Jun 19, 2019 | 3:28am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jun 19, 2019 | 11:31pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jun 20, 2019 | 5:42am EDT | C-SPAN 3
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