The UK has seen a remarkable doubling of cancer survival rates since the 1970s, attributed to advancements in diagnosis and treatment.
Now, half of those diagnosed survive for ten years or more, a significant improvement from the 24% survival rate in the 1970s.
Despite this progress, cancer remains the leading cause of death in the UK, highlighting the need for continued research and improved access to care.
Early diagnosis remains a challenge; only about half of cancers are detected early, a proportion that hasn't improved in a decade.
