The relative survival rate represents the probability of a patient living for another five years, as compared to a random person of the same age, race, and sex.See ...

The 5-year relative survival rate is 13% for regional stage liver cancer and 3.3% for distant stage liver cancer. It may not always be clear when a person is nearing the end of life, as some ...

The outlook for a person living with cancer is often presented in terms of a 5-year relative survival rate. This refers to the percentage of people with cancer who are still living after 5 years.