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ACS report: Lung cancer deaths plunge as survival doubles

Lung cancer deaths fell by more than half among US males as smoking declined, earlier-stage diagnoses increased, and 5-year relative survival doubled.

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  • Andrea Surnit

  • September 28, 2026

  • 6 min

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    US cancer mortality declined through 2023, largely due to progress against lung cancer.

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    Lung cancer mortality decreased 52% among males and 37% among females from 2004 to 2023.

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    Lung cancer incidence declined by 38% among males and 15% among females from 2003 to 2022.

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    Five-year relative survival for lung cancer doubled from 15% in 2000 to 30% in 2018.

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    Overall cancer incidence increased among females, while remaining stable among males during 2018 to 2022.

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ACS report: Lung cancer deaths plunge as survival doubles

  • by Andrea Surnit

  • September 28, 2026

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