Top U.S. States for Cancer Research in 2025
Discover how the U.S. plans to invest $7.2 billion in cancer research for 2025 and learn about top states, charities, and key factors influencing cancer research.
Over $7.2 billion is going to be invested in cancer research in the United States this year ().
The non-profit organization SmileHub released new reports on the Best Charities for Research and the Best States for Cancer Research in 2025.
U.S. Cancer Statistics and $7.2 Billion Budget for 2025
According to data released by the National Cancer Institute, more than 611,000 people died from cancer in the U.S. and around 2 million more cases were diagnosed in 2024. To put an end to cancer and save lives, the U.S. has approved a budget of over $7.2 billion for the National Cancer Institute for 2025.‘The U.S. has approved a $7.2 billion budget for the National Cancer Institute in 2025 to fight cancer and save lives. #cancer #US #medindia’
It is important to conduct all research by considering the number of deaths, new cases, and the goal of eradicating cancer. While many researchers across the United States are working to understand and treat all kinds of cancer, some states create better environments for researching the disease than others.
Top States for Cancer Research in 2025
The best states for cancer research and those that need improvement were compared using three key dimensions:- Research Funding & Resources
- Research Output & Impact
- Health Care Infrastructure & Support
The study found that California has the most cancer centers per capita - 5.2 times more than Georgia, which has the fewest cancer centers per capita. Nebraska has the most clinical trials per capita - 4.2 times more than California, which has the fewest clinical trials per capita. Utah has the lowest cancer mortality rate - 1.5 times lower than Mississippi, which has the highest mortality rate.
Reference:
- Best States for Cancer Research - (https:smilehub.org/blog/best-states-for-cancer-research/220)
Source: Medindia