U.S. cancer survival hits historic high, but risks and inequities persist

U.S. cancer survival hits historic high, but risks and inequities persist

U.S. cancer survival rates have reached an all-time high, yet a 2026 American Cancer Society report shows disparities in treatment access and ongoing health risks remain.

More people are surviving cancer than ever before, according to new report

In a new report, cancer experts said the five-year survival rate across cancer has reached 70% thanks to better screenings and treatments.

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

After a cancer diagnosis, 7 in 10 people now survive five years or more, according to a report from the American Cancer Society.

70 Percent of Cancer Patients Now Survive at Least Five Years, Study Finds

Cancer survival rates climbed significantly in recent decades. But federal funding cuts could threaten that progress, physicians warn