We are excited to announce the new statistic for the 5-year survival rate of pancreatic cancer is now 12%! PanCAN featured a great article on this increased rate, but explained how there is still so much work that needs to be done.
This is the first time since 2017 that the survival rate has gone up two years in a row, a promising upward trend that points to continued progress in the fight against this tough disease. It also represents lives saved: A one percentage point increase means 641 more loved ones who will enjoy life’s moments five years after their pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
Still, there’s more work to be done, as the Facts & Figures report also reveals that an estimated 64,050 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2023, more people than ever before. Approximately 50,550 Americans are expected to die from the disease this year.
And while pancreatic cancer is currently the 10th most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S., it remains the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Pancreatic cancer is on track to become the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths before 2030.
Sky Foundation’s research has continued to play an integral role in advancing this statistic. We are grateful to our generous donors and supporters who have assisted us in funding researchers across the nation to address this issue.