Cancer Survival in Canada: 1992-2021

Cancer Survival in Canada

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Based on data from 1992 to 2021, this report highlights the 5-year net survival rates, showing the percentage of people who survive at least five years after diagnosis.

The Best Outlook: Highest 5-Year Survival Rates (2019-2021)

Thyroid Cancer

97%

Responds very well to treatment. Survival is higher for women (98%) than men (94%).

Testicular Cancer

96%

Highly treatable, leading to an excellent prognosis for most patients.

Prostate Cancer

91%

One of the most common cancers in men, but with a very high survival rate.

Breast Cancer

90%

Survival is significantly higher for women (90%) than for men (75%).

Skin Melanoma

90%

Early detection is key. Women (93%) have a slightly higher survival rate than men (88%).

The Toughest Fights: Lowest 5-Year Survival Rates (2019-2021)

These cancers are often aggressive and diagnosed at an advanced stage, which limits effective treatment options.

Mesothelioma

8%

A rare cancer of organ linings. A large survival gap exists between women (14%) and men (6%).

Intrahepatic Bile Duct

9%

Forms in the bile ducts inside the liver, with vague symptoms that delay diagnosis.

Pancreatic Cancer

12%

Often called a "silent" disease because it shows few symptoms until it has spread.

Esophageal Cancer

18%

Diagnosis is frequently late, after the cancer has already progressed.

Brain Cancer

19%

Treatment is complex due to the sensitive and vital nature of the brain.

Signs of Hope: Significant Gains in Survival

Advances like targeted therapy and immunotherapy have more than doubled the survival rates for several cancers between 1992-1994 and 2019-2021.

Lung Cancer

13% ➡️ 27%

Despite this progress, it remains the leading cause of cancer death in Canada.

Myeloma

27% ➡️ 54%

New drugs have transformed the treatment landscape for this blood cancer.

Liver Cancer

9% ➡️ 24%

Improved therapies and screening for at-risk populations have boosted survival.

Acute Myeloid Leukemia

12% ➡️ 28%

Better understanding of the disease's genetics has led to more targeted treatments.

Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian Cancer Registry. Release Date: August 13, 2025.

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