Why is it so hard to cure cancer? - Kyuson Yun
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We’ve harnessed electricity, sequenced the human genome, and eradicated smallpox. But after billions of dollars in research, we haven’t found a solution for a disease that affects more than 14 million people and their families at any given time. Why is it so difficult to cure cancer? Kyuson Yun explains the challenges.
Are current clinical practice, insurance coverage, and regulatory processes set up to address the complexity of human cancer?
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Kyuson Yun
- Script Editor Eleanor Nelsen
- Director Outis
- Associate Producer Jessica Ruby
- Content Producer Gerta Xhelo
- Editorial Producer Alex Rosenthal
- Narrator Julianna Zarzycki
