Research spending on cancers doesn't match their death rates

Scientists in the United Kingdom believe that an innovative “map” of how money is spent on cancer research could help to streamline research on cancer, target areas of underfunding, and advance new discoveries in the field.

The National Cancer Research Institute has produced what is thought to be the world's first detailed breakdown of cancer research in any country. It estimates that funding of more than £250m ($390m; €400m) from 15 leading …