The mortality rate for lung cancer continues to decline in the European Union (EU) among both women and men, with quitting smoking still seen as a key factor in improving survival rates, scientists say.

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 annual report from the American Cancer Society shared good news about the fight against the disease.

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

The five-year survival rate for all cancers combined in the US reached a landmark 70% for Americans diagnosed between 2015 and 2021 — yet three specific types are still causing an alarming number

By Dr. Sanchari Sinha Dutta, Ph.D. New national estimates reveal historic gains in cancer survival and millions of deaths averted, while exposing stark inequities and warning that policy decisions today could determine whether progress continues or stalls.

Researchers obtain cancer death certifications and population data from 1970 to 2022 from large databases for countries in Europe.