Cancer Survival
These last days, cancer survival rates have considerably improved. Numerous studies have revealed that
approximately 52% of cancer patients survive five years after initial diagnosis of the disease. However, survival
rate varies from one cancer to another. For instance, there is a 5-year survival in about 95% of cancers of the
thyroid, testis, and lip; in some other types of cancer, however, survival is significantly lower. A 5-year
survival is found in approximately 10% of patients suffer from pleural mesothelioma, liver cancer and cancer of the
pancreas.
For the four most common cancers that account for 60% of all cancers, five-year relative survival rates is about
85% for breast cancer, 80% for prostate cancer, 56% for colorectal cancer, and sadly only 14% for lung cancer. As
you can see, lung cancer, although preventable, is the deadliest malignancy. It barely gives its victims chance to
survive.
Sex also plays a role in cancer survival. The life expectancy of cancer patients varies by sex and age, and
depending on the type of cancer. It is shown in many studies that cancer survival beyond 5 years is higher among
women (63%) than men (44%). It is also found that life expectancy decreases with high-aged
at diagnosis. In general, the survival of cancer is approximately:
- 70% for
15-45 years
- 58% for
45-55 years
- 50% for
55-64 years and 65-74 years
- 39.4%
for those over 75 years.
It is
important to note that surviving cancer requires a huge emotional and physical strength. Your lifestyle, diet
and your environment play a big role in your cancer survival. It is also important to note that survival rates
mentioned above is a matter of statistics; your fate does not depend on them. Each person is unique. There are
people who become cancer-free after being given a short time to live. You can be one of those winners. Do not
depress yourself; stand up and fight back cancer.
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