A science video that moved me, and left me, at some points, in tears. [View all]

Both of my parents died of cancer, as I suspect I will eventually.

I read excerpts of the book The Emperor of All Maladies, a Biography of Cancer a few years back, but I wasn't aware that Ken Burns put together a video series - six hours worth based on the book.

It has stories of real patients, along with fabulous discussions of the science of cancer, led by leaders of research institutions including the NIH and the National Cancer Institute before the destruction of American Science by the ignorant thugs now controlling all three branches of our government.

My wife and I watched the whole series this past week. It was put on by PBS, also being destroyed by the ignorant thugs. The video is available - we got them out of the library: The Emperor of All Maladies - Documentary.

I was particularly moved by the stories of the parents and children, since when my oldest son was an infant and toddler we spent a lot of time in children's hospitals to treat his non fatal condition, and naturally, in the process, we came across many young families with children who had cancer. It was heart breaking, and certainly gave us perspective about our situation, since ours proved not to be life threatening.

It also featured stories of older people facing their mortality, something with which I also have experience. Really, it was very moving. I recommend it highly.