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A new milestone in the cancer fight: 7 in 10 patients now survive five-plus years

January 13, 2026

The American Cancer Society has reported a significant milestone in cancer survival rates, with 70% of patients now living five years or more post-diagnosis. This represents a notable increase from the 50% survival rate in the 1970s and 63% in the mid-1990s, reflecting advancements in cancer treatment and detection. The statistics are based on diagnoses made between 2015 and 2021.

A new milestone in the cancer fight: 7 in 10 patients now survive five-plus years

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70% of cancer patients now survive five years or more after diagnosis.
Survival rate improved from 50% in the 1970s to 63% in the mid-1990s.
Data is based on diagnoses from 2015 to 2021.
Findings published in the American Cancer Society's medical journal CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.
The report marks a watershed moment in the fight against cancer.

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A new milestone in the cancer fight: 7 in 10 patients now survive five-plus years

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A new milestone in the cancer fight: 7 in 10 patients now survive five-plus years

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