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The Way of All Flesh

In 1951, scientists removed cancerous cells from American Henrietta Lacks just before she died in the hope that they held the secret of how to conquer cancer. By Adam Curtis.

In 1951, scientists removed cancerous cells from American Henrietta Lacks just before she died in the hope that they held the secret of how to conquer cancer. The cells have been growing ever since and there are now billions in laboratories all over the world. This film tells how many believe they hold the key to conquering cancer. A film by Adam Curtis.

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Wed 19 Mar 1997 21:00

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Producer Adam Curtis
Series Editor Stephen Lambert

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