Cancer Facts & Figures 2026 is an educational companion for Cancer Statistics 2026, a scientific paper published in the American Cancer Society journal, CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. These annual reports provide: Also see this news story: People Are Now Living Longer After a Cancer Diagnosis.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Seven in 10 people now survive their cancer five years or longer, up from only half in the mid-1970s, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society. The five-year relative survival rate for all cancers reached 70% for people diagnosed between 2015 and 2021 in the United States,

The American Cancer Society’s latest Cancer Statistics report reveals that the U.S. five-year survival rate for all cancers combined has reached a historic 70% for the first time.

Survival rates for all cancers are increasing, but threats to federal funding and access to care jeopardize these advances.

year survival rates averaged across all cancers have never been higher, with 7-in-10 cancer patients living past 5 years post-diagnosis.

The American Cancer Society's 75th annual cancer statistics report reveals significant progress in cancer treatment and survival rates, with particularly notable findings for Kentucky patients.

Cancer survival in the U.S. has climbed to 70%, reflecting major advances in treatment, early detection and personalized care, new data show.

The most striking finding in recent oncological research is the significant gain in survival rates for cancers previously considered highly fatal, as well as for those diagnosed at an advanced stage. While survival statistics are often complex and nuanced, the current data suggests a genuine shift in the effectiveness of modern medicine.