Which of the following statements about cancer in the United States is TRUE?

A) Fewer than 500,000 people will die from cancer each year.
B) The five-year survival rate for cancer is 67%, which is the highest rate ever.
C) Cancer is the leading cause of death in the U.S.
D) Americans living in poverty have a higher survival rate than those in higher socioeconomic categories.


Answer: B

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