Who is the largest funder of cancer research?
NCI is the largest funder of cancer research in the world. The institute's annual budget, which is set by Congress, is approximately $6.9 billion.
How much funding do you get for cancer?
Further, cancers associated with high mortality rates are underfunded. The disparities in funding are evident for both government (National Cancer Institute [NCI]) and nonprofit organization (NPO) sources. In addition, underfunding strongly correlates with fewer clinical trials.
Is there a lack of funding for cancer research?
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