South West Public Health Observatory                                  
Cancer survival in the South West of England

Cancer survival charts 

These graphs show the percentage of patients diagnosed with cancer in 1991-1993  who were alive five years later.   These range from about 5% with lung cancer to 65% with cervical cancer. 

Only England and the South West Health Authorities are shown for clarity.

Breast cancer survival - diagnosed 1991-1993

Cervical cancer survival - diagnosed 1991-1993

Colon cancer survival - diagnosed 1991-1993

Lung cancer survival - diagnosed 1991-1993

Complete data can be found at: www.doh.gov.uk/nhsperformanceindicators/