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Cancer survivors grew to 18 million in the US; more than two-thirds aged 65 years or older

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A new report shows more than 18 million Americans (8.3 million males and 9.7 million females) with a history of cancer were living in the United States as of January 1, 2022, with a little over 12 million (67%) aged 65 years or older. The study also found substantial racial disparities in treatment and survival for common cancers.

Source: ScienceDaily.com