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Brain and Central Nervous System Cancer survival statistics

This page presents brain and central nervous system (CNS) cancer survival statistics. Data is presented as one, five and ten year, survival from year of diagnosis, and survival by age at diagnosis.

Brain and CNS cancer - one year survival rates

Figure 3.1 shows one year survival rates for brain and other central nervous system tumours.

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Brain and CNS cancer - five year survival rates

Figure 3.2 shows five year survival rates for brain and other central nervous system tumours.

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Brain and CNS cancer - ten year survival rates

Figure 3.3 shows ten year survival rates for brain and other central nervous system tumours.

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Brain cancer survival rates by age

Figure 3.4 shows five year survival rates for brain and other central nervous system tumours by age at diagnosis.

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References for brain and other central nervous system tumours survival

1. Coleman, M.P., et al., Cancer Survival Trends in England & Wales, 1971-1995 Deprivation & NHS Region. The Stationery Office.
2. Coleman, M.P., et al., Trends and socioeconomic inequalities in cancer survival in England and Wales up to 2001. Br J Cancer, 2004. 90(7):p. 1367-73.

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