Report Shows Cancer Survival Reaches New Heights in U.S.

A 2026 report by the American Cancer Society reveals a new milestone in the fight against cancer. For the first time, the five-year survival rate for people with all types of cancer combined has reached 70%, up from about 50% in the 1970s. Thomas Buchholz, MD, shared insights into what’s driving the positive trend with local news outlets. Dr. Buchholz is the medical director of Scripps Cancer Center and is a Scripps Clinic physician.