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I Want So Much To Live

Sep 11, 2009

1h 22m

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Overview

I WANT SO MUCH TO LIVE explores the pioneering efforts of Genentech and the many individuals who came together to develop Herceptin, the world's first 'targeted therapy' for breast cancer.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Holder Productions

I Want So Much To Live Trailers

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Cast

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Stu Aaronson

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Roxanne Bales

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Mike Bishop

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Barbara Bradfield

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Melody Cobleigh

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Bob Cohen

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Lisa Coussens

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John Curd

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Bob Erwin

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Hank Fuchs

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Gwen Fyfe

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Sue Hellmann

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