US Cancer Survival Surpasses 70% Five-Year Milestone
The US has reached a 70% five-year cancer survival rate for cancers diagnosed 2015–2021, reflecting progress from earlier detection, improved treatments, and lower smoking rates per the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Statistics 2026. Gains are strongest for advanced cancers, but disparities by race, ethnicity, and geography persist. The report notes potential future impacts from pandemic-era screening gaps, though a rebound in testing may help offset projected mortality.