Researchers have discovered potential new drugs that work in concert with other drugs to deliver a deadly one-two punch to leukemia.

Medical marijuana isn’t a new thing. In fact, historical texts show that ancient people used cannabis for holistic healing thousands of years ago. 

And, despite the fact that the Federal Government has been slow to show support for medical marijuana and related products like vape oils and cannabis pills, 29 states and the District of Columbia have legalized doctor-prescribed pot.

Close to a year ago, President Obama was giving his final State of the Union address. In this address, he announced that Vice President Joe Biden would be leading an initiative to cure cancer. “For the loved ones we’ve all lost, for the families that we can still save...let’s make America the country that cures cancer once and for all,” exclaimed President Obama.

This was a very bold statement; one that also strikes very close to home for VP Biden. In May 2015 he lost his son, Beau Biden, to brain cancer.

In May 2015, Vice President Joe Biden lost his son Beau Biden to a fight against brain cancer.

He was only 46 years old, and had served as the Delaware attorney general, and also served in the Army National Guard.

Crushed by the loss of his eldest son, VP Biden responded shortly after with a nationwide initiative that will eventually help others battling cancer, and lessen the number of families suffering after the loss of a loved one.

The National Cancer Moonshot 2020 is an initiative that aims to change the way we see and deal with cancer. With additional efforts, a noteworthy budget, and all hands on deck by 2020, the initiative will be capable of moving mountains in terms of where we are in cancer research. Our nation will again be able to do things that we once thought were impossible… just like landing on the moon.

Why would oncologists treat patients so late when life expectancy is very limited?

Listen in as Pam and Michelle answer your personal health questions.

Curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, has been shown to prevent cancer, treat depression, and ease pain.

Integrative cancer care is based on a model of whole-person, patient-driven medicine.

With care from the time of your cancer diagnosis to the beginning of your acute treatment, prehab helps you prepare mentally, physically and emotionally.

With care from the time of your cancer diagnosis to the beginning of your acute treatment, prehab helps you prepare mentally, physically and emotionally.

The risk of developing cancer in an average lifetime is about 40%. With those kinds of odds, wouldn't you like to know the secret to beating it?

A breast cancer diagnosis can be truly devastating. But there is hope. Join Madhulika Sikka as she talks about her witty, honest and informative A-to-Z guide to breast cancer.

Cancer therapy is not an exact science, and often ends in trial and error. What if your doctor could know beforehand how your cancer would respond?

The first thing you want to do while undergoing treatment is find foods with a detox benefit.

Being a shoulder to cry on and learning how to listen can be one of the most valuable things you can provide to a friend in need.

The treatment for breast cancer is challenging; but If you plan your course well, you can save yourself a lot of time and frustration.

What if there was a potential way to fight cancer without all the horrible side effects? Wouldn't you be interested?

20 Surprising Things That May Cause Cancer...

• Mammography radiation
• Chemotherapy and radiation
• Perfumes and fragrance products
• Cosmetics and personal care products
• Home cleaning products, including laundry detergent, dryer sheets, etc.
• Drinking non-organic milk or eating non-organic dairy products
• Hydrogenated oils and trans fatty acids.
• Plastic food containers - includes plastic lining inside food cans.
• Sodium nitrite - found in most processed meats.
• Pesticides, PCBs, chlorine and other chemicals.

Gabe’s Chemo Duck Program™ is a unique educational program that supports kids and families living with cancer.