A new documentary exploring how to make informed cancer treatment choices in an online world of misinformation and the challenges that arise when looking for a miracle, “The Cancer Conflict”, will be released on to the world on Sept. 21.
The feature documentary is from Australian filmmaker Thomas Meadmore (“The Night Caller” and “The Spy Who Fell to Earth”).
The film will ask the question: What would you trust if your life was on the line?
It follows both 53 year-old Grant, who has been diagnosed with Stage 2 bowel cancer and chooses conventional medical treatment, and 51 year-old Surinder, who has Type 2 breast cancer and opts for a natural and alternative route.
Meadmore said the film will explore the reality of cancer treatment.
“Almost everyone will be affected by cancer at some point in their lives, either directly or via a loved one. It’s tragic and yet we live in an age where there is so much misinformation online and people don’t know what or who to trust in their plight to survive. The doctor-patient relationship also often lacks compassion, which is something that needs to be addressed in order to build and sustain trust in the evidence-based system,” he said.
“With “The Cancer Conflict” I wanted to explore the reality of the cancer treatment decision making process with empathy and without judgement, whilst also presenting cold hard facts, and I’m so honoured that Grant and Surinder allowed me to tell their stories.”
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Dr. Toral Gathani, a senior research fellow and oncoplastic breast surgeon said the film is a must-see for those who work with cancer patients.
“‘The Cancer Conflict’ is a beautifully made and incredibly powerful film which tells the story of two cancer patients struggling for different reasons with their diagnoses, and who choose to seek treatment outside of the publicly funded system. For me, the film emphasised how important mutual respect and trust are between healthcare professional and patient when delivering cancer care.”
Meadmore wrote, directed and produced the film via Go Fish Films, with Nic Guttridge on board as executive producer and writer.
It is being released ahead of World Cancer Research Day (Sept. 24), and will be available for download on Amazon, iTunes, Google, Xbox and Vimeo.