What Happens After a 5 Year Survival Rate?: Navigating Life Beyond a Major Milestone
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According to the National Cancer Institute, the 5-year relative survival rate for all cancers combined reached 72.5% for patients diagnosed between 2017 and 2019, signifying a major improvement in outcomes. However, this statistic doesn't define an individual's prognosis, and the question remains: `What happens after a 5 year survival rate?`