See the Increase in Cancer Survival Rates Thanks To St. Jude

The numbers are simply astounding.

As you listen to us talk about the great strides St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has made over its 50+ year in the fight against childhood cancer, I wanted to share with you a statistical comparison of cancer survivor rates since St. Jude first opened in 1962 to show you what you're commitment to becoming a Partner in Hope can do for kids battling cancer.

Below is a list of several, more common forms of childhood cancers and their survival rates thanks to the leading role St. Jude played in the research and treatment of each.

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Description: Cancer of the blood and the most common form of childhood cancer

Survival Rate in 1962: 4%

Survival Rate Today: 94%

Hodgkin Lymphoma

Description: Cancer of the lymph system

Survival Rate in 1962: 50%

Survival Rate Today: 90%

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Description: Cancer of infection fighting cells

Survival Rate in 1962: 7%

Survival Rate Today: 85%

Retinoblastoma

Description: Cancer affecting the eyes

Survival Rate in 1962: 75%

Survival Rate Today:95%

Neuroblastoma

Description: Tumor of peripheral nervous tissue

Survival Rate in 1962: 10%

Survival Rate Today: 55%

Wilms Tumor

Description: Kidney tumor

Survival Rate in 1962: 50%

Survival Rate Today:90%

Osteosarcoma

Description: Bone cancer

Survival Rate in 1962: 20%

Survival Rate Today: 65%

Rhabdomyosarcoma

Description:Solid tumor of muscle cells

Survival Rate in 1962: 30%

Survival Rate Today: 70%

Ewing Sarcoma

Description: Bone Cancer

Survival Rate in 1962: 5%

Survival Rate Today: 65%

Medulloblastoma

Description: Brain Tumor

Survival Rate in 1962: 10%

Survival Rate Today: 85%