What can be expected in terms of life expectancy for individuals who are currently diagnosed with cancer?
A) We can expect that over two thirds of adults diagnosed with cancer in the United States and Canada will survive.
B) We can expect that cancer deaths will increase because individuals are engaging in behaviors that put them at risk at higher rates than ever before.
C) We can expect that the number of men diagnosed with cancer will surpass the number of women diagnosed with cancer.
D) We can expect that the number of women diagnosed with cancer will surpass the number of men diagnosed with cancer.

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According to statistics from the American Cancer Society, the overall five-year survival rate for all types of cancer diagnosed in adults is approximately 68%. This means that we can expect that over two thirds of adults diagnosed with cancer in the United States and Canada will survive.

What Can Be Expected in Terms of Life Expectancy for Individuals