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NOVA•Season 28•Episode 12

The Cancer Warrior

7.0/10 · 9 votesFeb 27, 200155 min

Ranked #13 of 13 in Season 28•−0.6 vs season avg

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For decades Dr. Judah Folkman struggled against the grain of many in the cancer research community in his quest to pioneer a novel form of cancer treatment. In 1960, when he was a young surgical resident, Folkman discovered a startling secret about how cancer grows,

Directed byNancy Linde

Written byNancy Linde

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Episode Summary

"The Cancer Warrior" is episode 12 of NOVA season 28. It scored 7.0/10 from 9 votes, ranking #13 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Nancy Linde and written by Nancy Linde, it aired on February 27, 2001.

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