18.6 Million People Living With Cancer In The United States  

In the United States, about 18.6 million people were living with cancer as of January 1, 2025, according to an analysis of data submitted to cancer registries. Over the next decade, by 2035, the number of people living with cancer is projected to exceed 22 million. About 79% of cancer survivors were aged 60 and older. About half of cancer survivors were diagnosed within the past 10 years. The researchers said an increase in the number of people living with cancer will increase demand for long-term health and supportive care.

The researchers found that survivorship experiences and outcomes . . .