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Living Proof (2008)

Living Proof (2008)
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Director Dan Ireland adapts writer Robert Bazell's autobiographical novel Her-2 to the screen with this made-for-Lifetime drama concerning UCLA oncologist and researcher Dr. Dennis Slamon, creator of the promising breast cancer drug Herceptin. Convinced that his revolutionary drug could effectively switch off cancer cells for women with tumors of the Her-2+ (Human Epidermal growth factor Receptor 2-positive) without radiation treatment, Dr. Slamon raised funds for his research with the help of Ron Perelman, Lilly Tartikoff, and the extended Revlon family. Later, as Dr. Slamon attempted to cut through the bureaucratic red tape and get his drug approved, a number of brave patients who had volunteered for the clinical tests of Herceptin sadly succumbed to their cancer. But all hope wasn't lost, because in 1998 the FDA finally approved the use of Herceptin to treat breast cancer, giving hope to millions of women and their families across the country. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Harry Connick, Jr.Bernadette Peters, (more)
Director(s):
Dan Ireland
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Synopsis of Living Proof

Director Dan Ireland adapts writer Robert Bazell's autobiographical novel Her-2 to the screen with this made-for-Lifetime drama concerning UCLA oncologist and researcher Dr. Dennis Slamon, creator of the promising breast cancer drug Herceptin. Convinced that his revolutionary drug could effectively switch off cancer cells for women with tumors of the Her-2+ (Human Epidermal growth factor Receptor 2-positive) without radiation treatment, Dr. Slamon raised funds for his research with the help of Ron Perelman, Lilly Tartikoff, and the extended Revlon family. Later, as Dr. Slamon attempted to cut through the bureaucratic red tape and get his drug approved, a number of brave patients who had volunteered for the clinical tests of Herceptin sadly succumbed to their cancer. But all hope wasn't lost, because in 1998 the FDA finally approved the use of Herceptin to treat breast cancer, giving hope to millions of women and their families across the country. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
91 mins

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Director(s):
Dan Ireland
Writer(s):
Vivienne Radkoff
Producer(s):
Robert J. Wilson
Categories:
Drama
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Kathryn S.

To watch a movie about the man that saved your life, is quite overwhelming. Loved Harry Connick Jr as the passionate and compassionate doctor that gave so much of himself to save so many women's lives. I have been taking this drug for over 10 years now. It was amazing to see how this all came about through the multitudes of red tape with the drug company, the drug trials, and the women who died in the process. The movie was done in an entertaining way and I think it is a great movie for everyone to see, not just cancer patients. I learned alot and have a new appreciation for the people who participate in drug trials.

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Roland H.

One of the best made true stories I have ever seen. It has its dark moments, but a very "feel good" movie over all.

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Janice A.

terrific movie! I may have to buy this one. This was great.

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