Less Radical
5.0/5
Critic Rating
Less Radical is the story of Dr. Bernie Fisher, the surgeon-scientist who not only revolutionized breast cancer treatment, but also fundamentally changed the way we understand all cancers. He was an unlikely hero-- a Jewish kid from Pittsburgh who had to make it past antisemitic quotas to get into med school. And the thanks he received for his discoveries? A performative, misguided Congressional hearing that destroyed his reputation and haunted him until his death. Over six episodes, radiation oncologist Dr. Stacy Wentworth will take you into operating rooms, through the halls of Congress, and into the labs where breakthrough cancer...
Critic Reviews
Score: 5
Frank Racioppi • Ear Worthy • Oct 1, 2024
"Wentworth is an excellent host, allowing the narrative to document the tragedy and travesty of the Halsted radical mastectomy. Less Radical is a compelling story, and Wentworth allows it to unfold seamlessly. …"