Cancer publications
Recent releases
Cervical screening in Australia 2006-2007 (2 April 2009) (media release and publication)
Third study of mortality and cancer incidence in aircraft maintenance personnel: A continuing study of F-111 Deseal/Reseal personnel 2009 (20 February 2009) (media release and publication)
Cancer in Australia: an overview, 2008 (19 December 2008) (media release and publication)
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Cervical screening in Australia 2006-2007Cancer series no. 47The major objective of the National Cervical Screening Program is to reduce incidence and mortality from cervical cancer. Over 3.5 million women (61.5%) aged 20-69 years participated in the Program in 2006-2007, up from the last report. Incidence and mortality remain low at 9 new cases in 2005 and 2 deaths in 2006 per 100,000 women aged 20-69 years. Authored by AIHW. Published 2 April 2009; ISSN 1039-3307; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 912 6; AIHW cat. no. CAN 43; INTERNET ONLY |
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Third study of mortality and cancer incidence in aircraft maintenance personnel: A continuing study of F-111 Deseal/Reseal personnel 2009Cancer series no. 45In 1977, the Royal Australian Air Force commenced a series of Deseal / Reseal (DSRS) programs on the fuel tanks of F-111 aircraft. These programs were implemented to correct fuel leaks inside the F-111 fuel tanks. A number of concerns were raised about health outcomes in personnel who worked on these programs. This report builds on previous findings from studies on mortality and cancer incidence of personnel who worked on the DSRS programs. The report will be a valuable resource for policy makers, program managers and health professionals interested in health outcomes of military personnel. Authored by AIHW. Published 20 February 2009; ISSN 1039-3307; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 866 2; AIHW cat. no. CAN 41; 22pp.; $44.00 |
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Cancer in Australia: an overview, 2008Cancer series no. 46Cancer in Australia: an overview, 2008 presents comprehensive national data on cancer incidence and mortality in 2005 and projections for 2006 to 2010. Other topics covered include incidence of lymphohaematopoietic cancers using a WHO-based classification scheme, cancers attributed to smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, incidence in the states and territories, incidence rates and most common cancers over the life span and cancer-related hospitalisations. Summaries are provided for cancer survival, cancer prevalence, the cancer screening programs and the burden of cancer. The report is complemented by substantial online cancer data on the AIHW website. Authored by AIHW. Published 19 December 2008; ISSN 1039-3307; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 868 6; AIHW cat. no. CAN 42; 162pp.; $28.00 |
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National Bowel Cancer Screening Program monitoring report 2008Cancer series no. 44The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program aims to reduce mortality and morbidity from bowel cancer by maximising early detection. Bowel cancer is the second most common cause of death from cancer in Australia. National Bowel Cancer Screening Program monitoring report 2008 is the second annual report based on key program activity, performance and outcome indicators to monitor the achievements of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. The report presents the most recent information on participation in bowel screening, cancer detection, program sensitivity and rescreening rates. In addition, the report presents national bowel cancer incidence and mortality data to provide a context for these indicators of screening activity. Where possible, the data are presented by state and territory, as well as nationally. This report will be relevant to anyone with an interest in population health or bowel screening, including health planners and administrators, various health practitioners, academic researchers and the general public. Authored by AIHW & Department of Health and Ageing. Published 19 December 2008; ISSN 1039-3307; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 867 9; AIHW cat. no. CAN 40; 162pp.; $30.00 |
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Non-melanoma skin cancer: general practice consultations, hospitalisation and mortalityCancer series no. 43Non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is the most common cancer diagnosed in Australia, with around 400,000 new cases per year. However, data on incidence and prevalence are not routinely collected. This report analyses data on NMSC available from the national general practice, hospitalisation and mortality collections to illustrate the burden of NMSC in Australia. Differentials by population subgroup (geographic region, socioeconomic status and country of birth) are provided where possible. Authored by AIHW & Cancer Australia. Published 15 October 2008; ISSN 1039-3307; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 837 2; AIHW cat. no. CAN 39; 63pp.; INTERNET ONLY |
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Cancer survival and prevalence in Australia: cancers diagnosed from 1982 to 2004Cancer series no. 42'Cancer survival and prevalence in Australia' presents national cancer data on relative survival and prevalence in Australia for invasive cancers other than non-melanoma skin cancer. It provides trend statistics on the survival of persons diagnosed with invasive cancer from 1982-1986 to 1998-2004, and analyses survival outcomes by age, sex, geographic region and socioeconomic status quintile. The report includes data on prevalence by cancer site, age, sex, geographic region and socioeconomic status quintile. To aid in interpretation, the appendices include incidence numbers and rates by geographic region and socioeconomic status quintile. 'Cancer survival and prevalence in Australia' is an important reference for anyone interested in cancer outcomes and cancer control planning in Australia. Authored by AIHW. Published 22 August 2008; ISSN 1039-3307; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 802 0; AIHW cat. no. CAN 38; $25.00 |
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BreastScreen Australia monitoring report 2004-2005Cancer series no. 42Breast cancer is the most common cause of death from cancer in Australian women. The BreastScreen Australia Program aims to reduce mortality and morbidity from breast cancer by maximising early detection and reports key program activity, performance and outcome indicators to monitor the achievements of the BreastScreen Australia Program. The report combines data from state and territory BreastScreen programs, cancer registries and the AIHW mortality database. The audience includes anyone with an interest in breast cancer screening. BreastScreen Australia monitoring report 2004-2005 is the eighth annual report based on key program activity. The report presents the most recent information at the national level on participation in breast screening, cancer detection, program sensitivity and recall to assessment and rescreening rates. In addition, the report presents national breast cancer incidence and mortality data to provide a context for these indicators of screening activity. Where possible, the data are presented by state and territory as well as nationally. The report will be relevant to anyone with an interest in women's health or breast screening, including health planners and administrators, various health practitioners, academic researchers and the general public. Authored by AIHW & Department of Health and Ageing. Published 6 June 2008; ISSN 1039-3307; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 778 8; AIHW cat. no. CAN 37; 176pp.; $26.00 |
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Cervical screening in Australia 2005-2006Cancer series no. 41The major objective of the National Cervical Screening Program is to reduce morbidity and mortality from cervical cancer by maximising early detection. Cervical screening in Australia 2005-2006 is the tenth annual report on key program activity, performance and outcome indicators to monitor the achievements of the National Cervical Screening Program. The report provides a comprehensive national picture of cervical screening in Australia for 2005-2006. The report presents the most recent information on participation in cervical screening, rate of early re-screening, low- and high-grade abnormalities detected, and incidence and mortality of cervical cancer. Where possible, data are presented by state and territory stratification as well as nationally. This report will be relevant to anyone with an interest in women's health or cervical screening, including health planners and administrators, various health practitioners, academic researchers and the general public. Authored by AIHW & Department of Health and Ageing. Published 23 May 2008; ISSN 1039-3307; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 776 4; AIHW cat. no. CAN 36; 136pp.; $28.00 |
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National Bowel Cancer Screening Program monitoring report 2007Cancer series no. 40The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program aims to reduce mortality and morbidity from bowel cancer by maximising early detection. Bowel cancer is the second most common cause of death from cancer in Australia. 'National Bowel Cancer Screening Program monitoring report 2007' is the first annual report based on key program activity, performance and outcome indicators to monitor the achievements of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. The report presents the most recent information on participation in bowel screening, cancer detection, program sensitivity and rescreening rates. In addition, the report presents national bowel cancer incidence and mortality data to provide a context for these indicators of screening activity. Where possible, the data presented by state and territory as well as nationally. This report will be relevant to anyone with an interest in population health or bowel screening, including health planners and administrators, various health practitioners, academic researchers and the general public. Authored by AIHW & Department of Health and Ageing. Published 23 April 2008; ISSN 1039-3307; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 772 6; AIHW cat. no. CAN 35; 154pp.; INTERNET ONLY |
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Breast cancer survival by size and nodal status in AustraliaCancer series no. 39Breast cancer survival by size and nodal status provides relative survival data up to nine years after diagnosis for women diagnosed in Australia with breast cancer in 1997. There are breakdowns of survival proportions by size of cancer, nodal status, geographic region and socioeconomic status. Authored by AIHW, Australasian Association of Cancer Registries & National Breast Cancer Centre. Published 3 October 2007; ISSN 1039-3307; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 717 7; AIHW cat. no. CAN 34; $20.00 |