Texas makes a major move to cure cancer

Unfortunately, sometimes it takes the death of someone significant to spur action. Such is the case in Texas, with the passing away of former Governor Ann Richards prompting the state to formulate a plan to fund cancer research in a big way.

Texas is already home to the Lance Armstrong Foundation and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, among many other groups such as colleges and private companies. But this new project, in which the state of Texas promises to contribute 3 billion dollars (yes, that's a B...) to the cause, will hopefully help speed up some discoveries in the way of detection, prevention, and less toxic treatments.