Obviously they will discover one quicker if they are motivated to do so by making money
How is that obvious?
I don't think it takes much to realize that people need some kind of motivation to drive them
Like perhaps being known eternally as the Joe who cured cancer?
I'm sure you could become plenty rich while still providing care to everybody that needs it, especially if the cure for cancer comes from the sources that they're currently studying. (hint, the tree in your back yard)
Definitely. Besides, even with government regulation, there would still be a large financial incentive.