Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide, with the lowest five-year survival rate of any cancer. It is estimated that only 15% – 17% of patients with lung cancer survive for at least five years after diagnosis. The most common type of lung cancer is non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This type of cancer is usually treated with surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation, depending on the stage and type of lung cancer.
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death. The five-year survival rate for patients with pancreatic cancer is estimated to be around 9%. This is because pancreatic cancer is usually diagnosed at a late stage, when the cancer has already spread to other parts of the body. Treatment options for pancreatic cancer are limited and include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation.
Brain Cancer
Brain cancer is a type of cancer that affects the brain and is one of the most difficult cancers to treat. The five-year survival rate for patients with brain cancer is estimated to be around 33%. Treatment for brain cancer often involves surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal cancer is a type of cancer that affects the esophagus, the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. The five-year survival rate for patients with esophageal cancer is estimated to be around 19%. Treatment for this type of cancer usually involves surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation.
Stomach Cancer
Stomach cancer is a type of cancer that affects the stomach and is one of the most difficult cancers to treat. The five-year survival rate for patients with stomach cancer is estimated to be around 22%. Treatment for stomach cancer usually involves surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation.