NOVA - S15E05: Battles in the War on Cancer: A Wonder Drug on Trial

Name: Battles in the War on Cancer: A Wonder Drug on Trial
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1988-02-23
Duration: 55 min

Feb 23, 1988DocumentarySeason 15, Episode 5

In part one of a two-part special presentation, NOVA reports on the trials to determine whether the new drug Interleukin-2—the first to make use of the body's own disease-fighting strategy—will live up to its promise as a pivotal cancer breakthrough. Jane Pauley of NBC News hosts and narrates.

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All Episodes - Season 15

01Top Gun and BeyondJan 19, 1988 02How to Create a Junk FoodJan 26, 1988 03Buried in IceFeb 02, 1988 04Why Planes BurnFeb 09, 1988 05Battles in the War on Cancer: A Wonder Drug on TrialFeb 23, 1988 06Battles in the War on Cancer: Turning the TideMar 01, 1988 07The Mystery of the Master BuildersMar 08, 1988 08Whale RescueMar 15, 1988 09The Man Who Loved NumbersMar 22, 1988 10Race for the SuperconductorMar 29, 1988 11Can You Still Get Polio?Apr 05, 1988 12Pioneers of Surgery: The Brutal CraftSep 06, 1988 13Pioneers of Surgery: Into the HeartSep 13, 1988 14Pioneers of Surgery: New Organs for OldSep 20, 1988 15Pioneers of Surgery: Beyond the KnifeSep 27, 1988 16Can the Vatican Save the Sistine Chapel?Oct 04, 1988 17Can the Next President Win the Space Race?Oct 11, 1988 18Do Scientists Cheat?Oct 18, 1988 19Who Shot President Kennedy?Nov 15, 1988 20The Light StuffNov 22, 1988 21The All-American BearDec 06, 1988 22Can We Make a Better Doctor?Dec 13, 1988

NOVA S15E05 Synopsis

Stream NOVA "Battles in the War on Cancer: A Wonder Drug on Trial" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 1988-02-23, this episode is part of Season 15 of NOVA. With a runtime of 55m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. In part one of a two-part special presentation, NOVA reports on the trials to determine whether the new drug Interleukin-2—the first to make use of the body's own disease-fighting strategy—will live up to its promise as a pivotal cancer breakthrough....