Gov. DeSantis, First Lady Announce Initiatives to Accelerate Cancer Researc for Pediatric Patients

Gov. DeSantis, first lady announce initiatives to accelerate cancer researc for pediatric patients

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis held a news conference Wednesday morning at Wolfson Children’s Hospital in Jacksonville to highlight the funding for the state’s initiatives to accelerate cancer research, improve treatment protocols, and expand care for pediatric patients in underserved areas.

Casey DeSantis: 'We're at war with cancer and we need to win'

First Lady Casey DeSantis is spotlighting nearly $130 million budgeted for a cancer research program named in honor of the First Lady, who is a cancer survivor. “We’re at war with cancer, and we need to win,” DeSantis said. “And we’re going to win in the state of Florida. I believe that, because you have good people, good institutions, the backing of the taxpayer and people who really want to make a difference.” She and Gov. Ron DeSantis held a …

Florida Gov. DeSantis, First Lady Champion Record Cancer Funding, $1.1 Billion Since 2019

New Funding Brings State’s Total Cancer Investment to $1.1 Billion Since 2019, Bolstering Research, Care, and Innovation Across Florida. Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced on Wednesday a monumental $218 million in fully-funded initiatives for cancer research, care, and innovation in Florida for the current fiscal year. This latest investment brings the […] Florida Gov. DeSantis, First Lady Champion Record Cancer Fundin…

DeSantis, First Lady announce cancer research funding

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis, Florida Department of Health Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo and other health officials have announced more than $200 million that will be allocated to cancer research and treatment funding in the state. The state is allocating $132.5 million to the Casey DeSantis Cancer Research Program, $30 million for a new Cancer Connect Collaborative Incubator and will continue to fund the Florida Canc…

Governor and first lady tout cancer initiative at Wolfson

Gov. Ron DeSantis and first lady Casey DeSantis touted funding to expand and accelerate pediatric cancer research and new treatments Wednesday, during a stop at Wolfson Children’s Hospital in Jacksonville.  Meeting with other state and local elected and hospital officials, the governor and first lady announced $30 million in funding for the Cancer Connect Collaborative approved in Florida’s 2025-26 state budget.  DeSantis said in a news conferen…