The cancer survival rate represents the percentage of people who survive a specific type of cancer for a specific period of time after diagnosis. It is a statistical measure that provides an estimation of the proportion of individuals who are alive after a certain period following their cancer diagnosis.
Survival rates are typically expressed as a percentage and are based on data collected from large groups of people with the same type and stage of cancer. These rates are calculated by observing the outcomes of individuals over a specific period, usually five years, from the time of diagnosis.