This chapter explores the noble cause and promise made to a family that drives the search for a cure for certain types of cancers. It discusses the role of spite as a motivator and emphasizes that ultimately, it is a matter of the heart and a promise that keeps them going. The chapter also features ads/sponsors for Choice Hotels, T-Mobile, and Teladoc Health.
Why have we not found the cure for cancer yet? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O’Reilly explore paradigm shifts in cancer treatment, molecular biology, and a promising new cancer drug AOH1996 with City of Hope cancer researcher Dr. Linda Malkas.
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