How likely do you believe it is that the cure for cancer will be discovered within your lifetime?

How likely do you believe it is that the cure for cancer will be discovered within your lifetime? Published on October 15, 2026 → Survey conducted on October 15, 2026 on 6415 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Race

Very likely

15%

Somewhat likely

30%

Not very likely

23%

Not at all likely

14%

Not sure

18%

Very likely

15%

Somewhat likely

30%

Not very likely

23%

Not at all likely

14%

Not sure

18%

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