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The NCI Office of Cancer Survivorship (OCS) works to enhance the quality and length of survival of all persons diagnosed with cancer and to prevent, minimize, or manage adverse effects of cancer and its treatment.
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Prevalence of Cancer Survivors in the United States
In this new study published in JNCI, NCI Office of Cancer Survivorship Director Dr. Emily Tonorezos and coauthors report updated cancer survivor prevalence estimates, including the proportion of the US population represented by cancer survivors.
Upcoming Presentation
OCS Director's Series Presents Advancing Research through Cancer Survivorship Clinical Programs
October 2024 – In this upcoming OCS Director’s Series webinar on October 15, 2024, from 2-3 p.m. ET, Dr. Precilla L. Belin, Dr. Anne Blaes, Dr. Sofia F. Garcia, Dr. Sharon Manne, Dr. Larissa Nekhlyudov, Dr. Lidia Schapira, and Dr. Stephanie M. Smith will present Advancing Research through Cancer Survivorship Clinical Programs. Register now.
UPCOMING PRESENTATION
November 2024 – Join the NCI Office of Cancer Survivorship for this OCS Director’s Series webinar on November 12, 2024, from 2-3 p.m. ET. Dr. Kimberly A. Kaphingst will present Meeting the Genetic Information Needs of Cancer Survivors and Their Families. Register now.
UPCOMING PRESENTATION
December 2024 – Register now for this upcoming OCS Director’s Series webinar. On December 17, 2024, from 2-3 p.m. ET, Dr. Scherezade K. Mama will present Mind Your BEAT: A Community-based Intervention to Increase Physical Activity and Reduce Psychosocial Distress in Rural Cancer Survivors.
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About The Office of Cancer Survivorship
An individual is considered a cancer survivor from the time of diagnosis, through the balance of life. There are many types of survivors, including those living with cancer and those free of cancer. This term is meant to capture a population of those with a history of cancer rather than to provide a label that may or may not resonate with individuals.
OCS works to promote a better understanding of unique needs of the growing population of cancer survivors, and to enhance our ability to address them.
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Individuals Living with Metastatic Cancer
Researchers at the National Cancer Institute have estimated that 623,405 people in the United States were living with metastatic breast, prostate, lung, colorectal, or bladder cancer or metastatic melanoma as of 2018, and that number is expected to increase to 693,452 by the year 2025.
Cancer Survivor Statistics
It is estimated that there are 18.1 million cancer survivors in the United States. This represents approximately 5.4% of the population.