Charlie Sheen, Dr. Oz Finding HIV Cure Together, Big Announcement Happening on Jan. 11

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After Charlie Sheen told the whole world he is HIV-positive, the actor found an ally in cardiothoracic surgeon and TV personality Dr. Mehmet Oz. The two are supposedly working together to find a cure for his condition.

Dr. Oz confirmed in TV interview on "Watch What Happens Live" that Charlie will be featured in the Jan. 11 and 12 episode of his health show. "We're going to take some untraveled roads together," he said. "He [Charlie] wants to chase the cure."

Watch Dr. Oz's video interview below:

Page Six reported that after Charlie did his tell-all on the "Today" show last November, Dr. Oz immediately met with the actor. "[They] spoke about alternative ways to better his health in addition to taking his medication. And they also had a serious heart-to-heart about other lifestyle changes," said the source to the news outlet. Since then, the two have been working together to improve Charlie's condition but it was not the first time they met.

After the actor was fired from the TV show "Two and a Half Men" in 2012, he was a guest on "The Dr. Oz Show" for an episode on smoking and addiction. "Oz was trying to convince him to stop smoking by showing him a smoker's lung and a regular lung," the Page Six source added.

The actor didn't quit even his vices after that but, now that he's stricken with another health problem, he's seeking the popular doctor's help again. The teaser to the upcoming episode of the doctor's show hints of a "next big announcement" from the actor, per Entertainment Weekly.

"It's going to be the most difficult thing that I ever tried to tackle," Charlie is heard telling the doctor in the episode teaser. "This disease chose the wrong person."

Watch the teaser here:

Meanwhile, aside from working with Dr. Oz on improving his health, Charlie is also taking medications for HIV. "I have to take three pills each day. The total cost is about $4,000 a month," he said via Radar Online. With treatments so expensive, Charlie is hoping he will be able to find a cure that will be affordable for everyone.

"It makes me take pause and ponder the concept that perhaps everything that led up to this was to gain the spotlight of popularity to finally deliver a message that truly matters," said Charlie. "Now, maybe it's time to change the world."

"The Dr. Oz Show" is syndicated. Check your local listings for airing schedule.