How many years do you have to be cancer-free to be considered a 'cancer survivor'?

How many years do you have to be cancer-free to be considered a 'cancer survivor'?

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To be regarded as a cancer survivor, I've heard you have to be five years cancer free, but I've also heard as soon as you have surgery and the cancer is cut out, you're a cancer survivor. I've also heard anyone that is in treatment is a cancer survivor. I think if you have dealt with cancer you're a survivor.