Cancer is the cause of 26 percent of all deaths in Croatia, but the survival rate is increasing
In Croatia, nearly 27,000 people are diagnosed with cancer each year, with over 13,000 dying from it, although the mortality rate is declining and the five-year survival rate has increased from 54% to 59%.
Survival rate for cancer reaches 70% in the USA, and even more lethal types see historic gains
For the first time, seven out of ten people diagnosed with cancer in the United States live at least five years after diagnosis, according to the American Cancer Society's annual 'Cancer Statistics 2026' report.
Color blindness is a factor for worse prognosis in bladder cancer
Research indicates that bladder cancer patients who are colorblind may have poorer survival chances compared to those with normal vision, highlighting the need for increased medical attention and possible additional screening for this group.