Four Women: Battling breast cancer in the '70s (1978) - The Fifth Estate

Warning: This video contains some graphic images. Adrienne Clarkson examines the experiences of four women, all of whom underwent surgery for breast cancer. They tell their own stories, describe their fears and anxieties about the surgery as well as the support they received from their families. This documentary earned producer John Kastner one of the four Emmy Awards he received during his career.

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