Number of cancer survivors in the US reaches 18.6 million—projected to exceed 22 million by 2035
The number of people living with a history of cancer in the United States is estimated at 18.6 million as of January 1, 2025 and projected to exceed 22 million by 2035, according to a new report, “Cancer Treatment and Survivorship Statistics, 2025,” led by the American Cancer Society (ACS). The study also found notable disparities in treatment for many common cancers, including lung and colorectal.