The graph shows the 5-year survival rate percentages of patients diagnosed with cancer from 1985 through 1997. This data is for all types of invasive cancers and includes males and females of all races.

What is the trend in the data of cancer survival during the span of the time given?

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The survival rate of cancer is decreasing from 1985 to 1997 indicating an overall decrease of people surviving cancer.
The survival rate of cancer is decreasing from 1985 to 1997 indicating an overall decrease of people surviving cancer.

The survival rate of cancer is increasing between 1985 and 1997 indicating an overall increase of people surviving cancer.
The survival rate of cancer is increasing between 1985 and 1997 indicating an overall increase of people surviving cancer.

The survival rate has not changed between 1985 and 1997.
The survival rate has not changed between 1985 and 1997.

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The correct response is:

The survival rate of cancer is increasing between 1985 and 1997 indicating an overall increase of people surviving cancer.