Incidence, Mortality, and Federal Research Funding by Cancer Type in the US

Key Points

• The study aims to analyze how cancer incidence and mortality relate to federal funding for cancer research in the US.
• Conducted a cross-sectional analysis for cancer types in fiscal year 2025.
• Examined federal funding allocations in relation to cancer incidence and mortality rates.
• Found a correlation between higher disease burden and increased federal research funding.
• Identified variations in funding across different cancer types based on their incidence and mortality rates.