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Memphis Cancer Researchers Amplify New Documentary's Subject

A new documentary by Ken Burns focuses on one of the world's most insidious diseases. "Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies" concludes a 3-part series tonight on WKNO Channel 10. WKNO's Pierre Kimsey found one researcher in Memphis who is specializing in just one part of a much larger puzzle.

    

Reporting from the gates of Graceland to the balcony of the Lorraine Motel, Christopher has covered Memphis news, arts, culture and politics for more than 20 years in print and on the radio. He is currently WKNO's News Director and Senior Producer at the University of Memphis' Institute for Public Service Reporting. Join his conversations about the Memphis arts scene on the WKNO Culture Desk Facebook page.