US five-year cancer survival rate rose from 49% to 71%.
According to the American Association for Cancer Research, the five-year survival rate for people diagnosed with cancer in the United States increased to 71% for those diagnosed between 2016 and 2022. This is up from 49% in the late 1970s. This national trend varies widely by cancer type, and some cancers still have much lower survival rates.
Why it matters
This progress shows a national advance against a leading cause of death, with more people living longer after a diagnosis.
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