Cancer research agcy.

Answer:

NIH

Hint:

This U.S. health agency, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, funds groundbreaking medical studies and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.

Explanation:

"Cancer research agcy." is a shortened way of saying "cancer research agency," which hints at a well-known U.S. organization. The abbreviation "agcy." stands for "agency," and the most famous one focused on medical research—including cancer—is the National Institutes of Health, or NIH. The clue relies on recognizing the common acronym and its role in health research.

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