Survivorship

Cancer Survival Rates Reach Record Highs

Cancer survival rates in the United States have reached unprecedented levels, reflecting decades of progress in prevention, early detection, and treatment. In 2025, it is estimated that over 2 million new cancer cases will be diagnosed, with approximately 618,000 deaths expected, underscoring the ongoing burden of this disease . Despite this, the cancer mortality rate has declined by 34% since 1991, resulting in nearly 4.5 million fewer deaths than would have occurred if rates had remained at their peak . This improvement is largely due to advances in screening, reductions in smoking, and innovative therapies that have transformed patient outcomes .