The researchers found that the 5 - year survival rate of patients in the lowest BMI category was around 76 % compared with almost 93 % for those in the highest BMI category. (scientificamerican.com)
In reality, the average five - year survival rate for cancer is 69 percent. (cancertutor.com)
There have been notable improvements in survival rates for most cancer types due to earlier detection and advances in treatment. (quotacy.com)