San Diego County residents are invited to a viewing of the PBS documentary “Ken Burns Presents Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies” and to learn about cancer prevention and early detection at a free event on Wednesday, May 13 at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.
Scripps Health, KPBS and the American Cancer Society will host the event, which will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the hospital’s Schaetzel Center, located at 9888 Genesee Ave.
The program will begin with a reception with refreshments, followed by a 40-minute viewing of the acclaimed 2015 cancer documentary based on Siddhartha Mukherjee’s 2010 Pulitzer Prize-winning book, “The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer.” The event will conclude with a panel discussion with physicians, researchers and cancer survivors, moderated by KPBS anchor Peggy Pico. Guests will also have the opportunity to visit with nurse navigators, genetic counselors and other cancer care providers.
Parking will be validated. Call (800) SCRIPPS to register in advance.
