Florida ranks second in the nation for newly diagnosed cancer cases.
About Florida Cancer Connect
Florida Cancer Connect is a central resource hub for cancer patients, caregivers, and loved ones of those impacted by cancer. Here you can access trusted information from local medical practitioners to help you and your family make informed decisions when it matters most. Learn about cancer research and prevention programs, locate a health care provider, navigate the complexities of cancer-related insurance coverage, obtain caregiver resources, and hear from brave Floridians who have fought this disease.
Florida’s Historic Investments in the Treatment of Cancer
In 2024 alone, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced more than $232 million was designated for cancer research, with $60 million for the Florida Cancer Innovation Fund, a 200% increase, and $127.5 million for the Casey DeSantis Cancer Research Program.
Florida Cancer Innovation Grants
The Casey DeSantis Cancer Research Program was established to provide funding that supports the enhancements of statewide quality and competitiveness of cancer care, expand a biomedical research strategy directly responsive to the health needs, capitalize on the potential educational opportunities available to students, and promote the provision of high-quality, innovative health care for individuals undergoing cancer treatment in Florida.
Learn more about this opportunity and the awardees that are working to shape the future of cancer care in Florida.
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