Funding is generally distributed across several key areas:
- Basic Research: This includes studies that aim to understand the fundamental mechanisms of cancer, such as genetic mutations, cell signaling pathways, and tumor microenvironment interactions. - Clinical Trials: These are essential for testing new treatments and drugs in human patients. Funding supports the design, implementation, and analysis of these trials. - Prevention and Early Detection: Programs that focus on identifying risk factors, developing screening tools, and promoting healthy lifestyles are crucial for reducing cancer incidence. - Patient Support Services: These include psychosocial support, palliative care, and survivorship programs that improve the quality of life for cancer patients and survivors.
