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One-, five- and ten-year survival for common cancers

Survival varies between cancer types, ranging from 98% for testicular cancer to just 1% for pancreatic cancer.
Many of the most commonly diagnosed cancers have ten-year survival of 50% or more (2010-11).
More than 80% of people diagnosed with cancer types which are easier to diagnose and/or treat survive their cancer for ten years or more (2010-11).
Less than 20% of people diagnosed with cancer types which are difficult to diagnose and/or treat survive their cancer for ten years or more (2010-11).

Wales

We believe that cancer must remain one of the main health priorities for the Welsh Assembly and the Welsh Government.