DMV Spotlight on 2-1-2026 shines a light on the American Cancer Society’s Annual Statistics Report that finds for the first time, the five year relative survival rate for all cancers combined has reached 70 percent for people diagnoses during 2015 to 2021 in the US. Guest, Dr Stuart Martin, PhD, Deputy Director of the University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center and Chair of the American Cancer Society Board for the Baltimore-DC region.

Dr. Martin notes that 7 in ten people now survive their cancer five years or more. He also points out that survival for certain cancers including breast and prostate cancer have reached nearly 90 percent.  Dr. Martin credits research that has led to both earlier detection and more targeted treatment.

Learn More:https://pressroom.cancer.org/cancer-statistics-report-2026

DMV Spotlight on 2-1-2026 shines a light on the American Cancer Society&rsquo;s Annual Statistics Report that finds for the first time, the five year relative survival rate for all cancers combined has reached 70 percent for people diagnoses during 2015 to 2021 in the US. Guest, Dr Stuart Martin, PhD, Deputy Director of the University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center and Chair of the American Cancer Society Board for the Baltimore-DC region.
Dr. Martin notes that 7 in ten people now survive their cancer five years or more. He also points out that survival for certain cancers including breast and prostate cancer have reached nearly 90 percent. &nbsp;Dr. Martin credits research that has led to both earlier detection and more targeted treatment.
Learn More: <a href="https://pressroom.cancer.org/cancer-statistics-report-2026" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">https://pressroom.cancer.org/cancer-statistics-report-2026</a>

DMV Spotlight shines a light on the issues impacting DC, Maryland and Virginia. The 15-minute interview program allows for in-depth discussion with area leaders and to highlight organizations that are making a difference across the DMV. Interviews include newsmakers, non-profits, local officials and special event coverage. WMAL’s Barbara Britt hosts the weekly program that is designed to provide needed information for listeners across the DC Metro area and beyond.

DMV Spotlight shines a light on the issues impacting DC, Maryland and Virginia. The 15-minute interview program allows for in-depth discussion with area leaders and to highlight organizations that are making a difference across the DMV. Interviews include newsmakers, non-profits, local officials and special event coverage. WMAL’s Barbara Britt hosts the weekly program that is designed to provide needed information for listeners across the DC Metro area and beyond.

DMV Spotlight with Barbara Britt

American Cancer Society Annual Report | February 1, 2026

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