Cancer publications
Recent releases
Non-melanoma skin cancer: General practice consultations, hospitalisation and mortality (15 October 2008) (media release and publication)
Cancer survival and prevalence in Australia: Cancers diagnosed from 1982 to 2004 (22 August 2008) (media release and publication)
BreastScreen Australia monitoring report 2004-2005 (6 June 2008) (media release and publication)
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Breast cancer in Australia: an overview, 2006Cancer series no. 34Breast cancer in Australia: an overview, 2006 provides a comprehensive statistical overview of breast cancer in females and males. The report provides data for include breast cancer incidence to 2002 with projections to 2011, prevalence to 2002, mortality to 2004, survival to 2002, screening to 2002-2003, hospital admissions to 2003-04, Medical Benefits Schedule and Pharmaceutical Benefits Schedule services to 2004-05 and expenditure in 2000-01. The report, commissioned by the National Breast Cancer Centre, will be an important reference for anyone interested in breast cancer and womens health. Authored by AIHW & National Breast Cancer Centre. Published 16 October 2006; ISSN 1039-3307; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 612 5; AIHW cat. no. CAN 29; 98pp.; $24.00 |
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Cervical screening in Australia 2003-2004Cancer series no. 33This is the eighth national report monitoring the performance of the National Cervical Screening Program using ten indicators which measure program activity, performance and outcome. These indicators help measure changes in disease patterns and examine the contribution of cervical screening to preventing or reducing deaths from cancer of the cervix. It differs from previous reports that were exclusively published on the internet in that it is limited to presenting data from the Programs in table format and does not include the usual descriptive text and graphs. Authored by AIHW. Published 22 August 2006; ISSN 1039-3307; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 603 3; AIHW cat. no. CAN 28; 108pp.; INTERNET ONLY |
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BreastScreen Australia monitoring report 2002-2003Cancer series no. 32Breast 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. BreastScreen Australia monitoring report 2002-2003 is the seventh annual report based on key program activity, performance and outcome indicators to monitor the achievements of the BreastScreen Australia Program. The report presents the most recent information 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. This 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. Published 3 May 2006; ISSN 1039-3307; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 558 6; AIHW cat. no. CAN 27; 180pp.; $24.00 |
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Cervical screening in Australia 2002-2003Cancer series no. 31The report presents most recent information on participation in cervical screening, rate of early re-screening, low-grade and high-grade abnormalities detected, incidence of cervical cancer and mortality. Analyses of incidence and mortality data by location (major cities, regional and remote) as well as mortality by Indigenous status are also presented. Where possible, data are presented by state and territory stratification. Authored by AIHW. Published 25 November 2005; ISSN 1039-3307; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 513 5; AIHW cat. no. CAN 26; 106pp.; $25.00 |
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Cancer incidence projections Australia 2002 to 2011Cancer series no. 30This report presents detailed projections of cancer incidence for major cancers. The report provides projections of both incidence rates and expected numbers of new cases by age and sex for 60 cancers and groups of cancers. The projections in this report are based on trends in national cancer incidence data from 1982 to 2001 held by the AIHW in the National Cancer Statistics Clearing House. The projections in this report were commissioned by the National Cancer Strategies Group to support planning of cancer services and this report is an important reference for all those interested in the prevention, detection, treatment and management of cancer in Australia. Authored by AIHW. Published 25 August 2005; ISSN 1039 3307; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 494 7; AIHW cat. no. CAN 25; 166pp.; $25.00 |
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BreastScreen Australia monitoring report 2001-02Cancer series no. 29This is the sixth national monitoring report for the BreastScreen Australia Program. The report presents statistics on BreastScreen Australia screening activity and outcomes for 2001-02. A reporting interval of two years is used because it corresponds with the recommended interval between screens for asymptomatic women in the target age group of 50-69 years. Authored by AIHW. Published 23 February 2005; ISSN 1039 3307; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 448 0; AIHW cat. no. CAN 24; 116pp.; INTERNET ONLY |
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Cancer in Australia 2001Cancer series no. 28Cancer in Australia 2001 present comprehensive national data on cancer incidence and mortality and summary data on cancer screening, the cancer workforce and cancer expenditure in Australia. The report provides 2001 data for cancers by site, age and sex, and summary data for each State and Territory. Incidence and mortality trends since the early 1980s and age patterns for selected cancers are features of this report. Cancer in Australia 2001 is an important reference from the Cancer Series for all those interested in the health of Australians. Authored by AIHW. Published 15 December 2004; ISSN 1039 3307; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 434 3; AIHW cat. no. CAN 23; 141pp.; $25.00 |
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Cervical screening in Australia 2001-02Cancer series no. 27This report is the sixth national report on the performance of the National Cervical Screening Program in Australia. Cervical screening services are provided as part of mainstream health services with general practitioners performing approximately 80% of Pap smears. The program is funded by the Australian Government, and the state and territory governments. This report presents statistics on the performance monitoring indicators agreed to by the National Advisory Committee to the program. Authored by AIHW. Published 18 November 2004; ISSN 1039-3307; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 419 0; AIHW cat. no. CAN 22; 92pp.; INTERNET ONLY |
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Data set specification, cancer (clinical): National Health Data Dictionary Version 12 SupplementNational health data dictionaryData Set Specifications (DSS) are metadata sets that are not mandated for collection but are recommended as best practice. This metadata set is primarily concerned with the clinical use of cancer data. While the use of this standard is voluntary, it should be used by health and health-related establishments that create, use or maintain, records on health care clients. The Cancer (clinical) DSS aims to ensure national consistency in relation to defining, monitoring and recording information on patients diagnosed with cancer. Authored by Health Data Standards Committee. Published 14 October 2004; ISSN 1329 4555; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 288 2; AIHW cat. no. HWI 71; 90pp.; $22.00 |
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BreastScreen Australia monitoring report 1998-1999 and 1999-2000Cancer series no. 26This report is the fourth annual report based on key program activity, performance and outcome indicators to monitor the achievements of the BreastScreen Australia Program. The report presents the most recent information on participation in breast screening, cancer detection, program sensitivity and recall to assessment and rescreening rates. Authored by AIHW. Published 19 December 2003; ISSN 1039 3307; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 354 4; AIHW cat. no. CAN 21; 154pp.; INTERNET ONLY |