The Florida Consortium of National Cancer Institute Centers Program is established to enhance the quality and competitiveness of cancer care in this state, further a statewide biomedical research strategy directly responsive to the health needs of Florida’s citizens, and capitalize on the potential educational opportunities available to its students.

Beginning July 1, 2017, and every 3 years thereafter, the department, in conjunction with participating cancer centers, shall submit a report to the Cancer Control and Research Advisory Council on specific metrics relating to cancer mortality and external funding for cancer-related research in the state.  The following is the report:

2017 Report to the Cancer Control and Research Advisory Council