US EditionU.S. Cancer Survivors Grow to 18.6M Predicted to Reach 22M by 2035
- The American Cancer Society released a report on May 31, 2025, estimating 18.6 million cancer survivors in the U.S. As of January 1, 2025.
- This increase results from population growth, aging, early detection improvements, and advances in cancer treatments and care.
- The report highlights disparities in treatment, showing Black patients less likely than White patients to receive surgeries for lung and rectal cancers.
- The population of women living after breast cancer diagnosis is expected to grow from 4.3 million in 2025 to 5.3 million by 2035, representing the most significant increase among the common cancer types.
- Experts urge expanding access to high-quality care and insurance coverage to reduce disparities and maintain progress against cancer for all populations.
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Cancer survivor population in the US expected to surpass 22 million by 2035
The number of people living with a history of cancer in the United States is estimated at 18.6 million as of January 1, 2025 and projected to exceed 22 million by 2035, according to a new report, Cancer Treatment and Survivorship Statistics, 2025, led by the American Cancer Society (ACS).
Number of cancer survivors in the US reaches 18.6 million—projected to exceed 22 million by 2035
The number of people living with a history of cancer in the United States is estimated at 18.6 million as of January 1, 2025 and projected to exceed 22 million by 2035, according to a new report, "Cancer Treatment and Survivorship Statistics, 2025," led by the American Cancer Society (ACS). The study also found notable disparities in treatment for many common cancers, including lung and colorectal.
U.S. cancer survivors grow to 18.6M predicted to reach 22M by 2035
The number of cancer survivors living in the United States is continuing its steady increase, rising to an estimated at 18.6 million as of Jan. 1, according to a study published Friday by the American Cancer Society.
Cancer survival rates increasing - WCCB Charlotte's CW
Sunday is National Cancer Survivors Day and a new report shows the number of people surviving cancer is rising in the U.S. The American Cancer Society says more people are surviving cancer, and a new study estimates there are 18.6 million people in the U.S. living with a history of cancer as of Jan 1. By the year 2035, the number of survivors is expected to exceed 22 million. “There was not that long ago that many people thought of cancer as a …
Atlantic General Hospital Celebrates National Cancer Survivor's Day
BERLIN, Md. – For people like Valerie Williams, who battled a rare form of cancer in the last year, being able to celebrate six months of remission on National Cancer Survivors’ Day feels like a blessing, especially with the hospital. “It’s great because the people here have been so nice taking care of us. And for them to do this, this shows that they still care. Even after they may have finished with their medical support, they’re still with us…
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