The percentage of people with a disease who are alive at some point in time after their diagnosis.
Survival statistics for cancer are often given as 5-year survival. This statistic indicates the percentage of people with a particular disease who are alive 5 years after diagnosis. They may be disease-free, in remission or still having treatment.
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