### Question
How is the "recalcitrant cancer" defined?


### Answer
The term **recalcitrant cancer** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 285a* as follows -

> a cancer for which the five-year relative survival rate is below 50 percent

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 285a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER III-NATIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTES > Part C-Specific Provisions Respecting National Research Institutes > subpart 1-national cancer institute**

