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Wednesday, April 16, 9-11 pm ET
This film takes an intimate look at cancer diagnosis and treatment
through personal stories of triumph and tragedy, including producer
Linda Garmon's personal experience with her husband.
As the third installment in PBS' Take One Step health
campaign, this program seeks to answer the question, "Why does
anyone still die of cancer?" Award-winning filmmaker Linda Garmon
shares the story of her husband's battle with the disease. In the
first 90 minutes of the program, she returns to the hospitals and
institutions where her husband was treated to chronicle the lives
of patients, doctors and researchers who are united in the hope for
a cancer cure. Part science, part personal catharsis, part
character-driven storytelling, this powerful documentary uncovers
the truth about cancer and tells us where we stand in fighting the
battle against the disease. Immediately after, news journalist and
breast cancer survivor Linda Ellerbee hosts a 30-minute follow-up
discussion, "Take One Step: A Conversation About Cancer With Linda
Ellerbee." The panel covers the importance of prevention and
screenings, what to expect if you or a loved one is diagnosed and
how to live with the disease.
News & Documentary Emmy® Award Nomination for
"Take One Step"