Report on breast cancer in Australia
Interesting reading I found on the internet regarding key facts and findings of breast cancer in Australia.
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http://www.aihw.gov.au/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=10737423006
Excerpt from the report below
Foreword
Breast cancer in Australia: an overview presents the most up-to-date statistical information on
breast cancer in Australia. The report documents key breast cancer statistics to provide
researchers, health service providers and policy makers with the most relevant data to
reduce the impact of breast cancer in Australia.
This report represents the significant contributions and the continuing partnership of Cancer
Australia, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, and the Australasian Association of
Cancer Registries. Cancer Australia works to reduce the impact of cancer and improve the
wellbeing of those diagnosed by ensuring that evidence informs cancer prevention,
screening, diagnosis, treatment and supportive care. The Australian Institute of Health and
Welfare’s work informs and supports the development of policy and programs on
Australia’s health and welfare through the provision of relevant, timely and high-quality
information.
The current report provides a nationwide snapshot of a major condition affecting a
substantial number of Australians. It identifies the relationship between breast cancer
incidence and mortality and geographical remoteness, socioeconomic status, Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander status, and country of birth. In addition, information on survival,
prevalence, hospitalisations, expenditure, and the burden of disease from breast cancer
indicates the impact of this disease on our population and health system. Importantly, the
report identifies areas of significant change over time and provides projections for the future
to assist in planning for services and patient needs.
We would like to thank the staff of the various cancer registries and data repositories for
their efforts in making these data available. We anticipate that the information contained in
Breast cancer in Australia: an overview will be used extensively to further our goal of reducing
the mortality from breast cancer and improving the wellbeing of all Australians living with
the disease.
Mr David Kalisch
Director
Australian Institute of
Health and Welfare
Professor Helen Zorbas
CEO
Cancer Australia