Cancer survival reaches a major milestone as new report shows dramatic progress

on January 14, 2026January 14, 2026by Shikha Jain, MD FACPLeave a Comment

Dr. Shikha Jain explains the latest American Cancer Society data showing 7 in 10 patients now survive at least five years after diagnosis, what cancers remain most deadly, what’s driving the gains, and how prevention, screening, and research funding shape what comes next.

https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1668484

About Shikha Jain, MD FACP

I am a practicing, board-certified hematology/oncology physician in Chicago. I speak on topics ranging from the impact of social media on healthcare, how physicians can utilize social media, how to write Op-eds in the medical world, gender equity and barriers to career advancement, and topics in GI oncology and immunotherapy. My goal is to explain complicated topics in simple terms. I also enjoy writing and you can find some of my writing on this site. I am a mother to three amazing kids and married to a gastroenterologist. I look forward to connecting with you.