The Cancer Killers on SBS and SBS on Demand S1E1 – With almost one in two Australian adults set to be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85,[i] two Australian scientists make a groundbreaking discovery that could change the future of cancer treatment forever. But bringing it to the world sends Dr Jennifer MacDiarmid and Dr Himanshu Brahmbhatt on a decades-long rollercoaster of hope, heartbreak and resilience, as they battle against impossible odds to see their vision realised.
Guided by an unshakable belief that they could change the way the world treats cancer and save millions of lives, Drs MacDiarmid and Brahmbhatt set out two decades ago to develop a bold new therapy. Shot over ten years, The Cancer Killers offers a gripping behind-the-scenes look at the relationship between science and business and reveals how difficult it is to take a scientific discovery to market, even when it has the potential to save millions of lives.
Episode One:
Two Australian scientists take a pioneering cancer therapy to its most critical test yet: human trials. The challenges are vast, the funding scarce, and the process intense.
Source:
[i] Facts and figures | Cancer Council
The Cancer Killers on SBS and SBS on Demand – Series Premiere / Tuesday 4 November at 9.30pm (2 Parts)
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The Cancer Killers on SBS and SBS on Demand S1E1
