Tuesday, July 05, 2005
Gupta Confronts Cancer in ‘Taming the Beast’
Source: CNN Press Room CNN’s medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta travels to the frontlines of the battle against cancer in the CNN Presents documentary, “Taming the Beast: Inside the War on Cancer,” airing Sunday, Aug. 14, at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. on CNN/U.S. The program will re-air on Saturday, Aug. 20, at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. (ET)Gupta visits The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston to learn about cutting-edge methods used to fight the disease and to meet some of its survivors. He provides a deeply personal glimpse into the lives of five cancer patients as he reveals their daily struggles and explores the revolutionary science helping keep them alive. CNN Presents also provides rare and personal access to those battling cancer by providing a unique video recording room in the hospital to allow patients, doctors, families, clergy and others the opportunity to share and record information about their experiences with cancer. MORE

