Cancer survival rates have doubled in the 60 years since the NHS was founded, new research has revealed which could have an affect on life insurance policies.

Although the incidence of cancer has increased as a result of people living longer and the population increasing, patients are now twice as likely to survive the disease.

The results show that survival rates for patients with colon cancer have risen from just 18 per cent to 47 per cent.

Cancer Research UK reported that 77 per cent of patients now survive breast cancer compared with 37 per cent in 1946.

Harpal Kumar, chief executive of the charity, said: "The improvement in cancer survival, over the years, is a testament to the world class research that has resulted in earlier diagnosis and better treatments for patients."

Mr Kumar warned, however, that there was still a lot of work left to do to improve cancer detection methods and provide tailored treatment for patients.

Keepthedoctoraway.co.uk said that although survival rates for stomach and lung cancer have improved marginally "they both remain difficult to beat".

The cost of UK life insurance could be affected by those that have family members who have suffered cancer.
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