Breast cancer in Australian women 1921-1994
This report presents a series of graphs and statistical information which detail the numbers of cases of an death due to breast cancer, the changing patterns of incidence and mortality rates over time, variations between States and Territories, and the risks to selected population groups.
Cancer in Australia 1989-1990 (with projections to 1995)
Contains nearly 200 pages of cancer incidence and mortality data for 1989 and 1990, with projections to 1995. Overviews and summary tables are presented for each year, highlighting interesting or significant observations from the data. Graphs show age-specific rates and international comparisons for the most common cancers. The bulk of the tables presented are for the most common cancer types, showing age-specific, crude, and age-standardised incidence and mortality rates for males, females and persons. Also included are estimates of the lifetime risk of contracting each type of cancer, the person-years of life lost, and the proportion that each cancer accounts for among all cancers. Five-year average age-standardised incidence and mortality rates, numbers of new cases and deaths are also provided for each State and Territory.
Cervical cancer in Australia
Cervical Cancer in Australia brings together research findings, previously published data and new information to describe the patterns of cervical cancer in Australia.
Cancer mortality in migrants to Australia 1979-88
Using 49 figures and 93 tables, this report describes the patterns of cancer mortality in migrants to Australia compared with those in the Australian-born population. The report provides details on the most common causes of death among the 24 largest migrant groups and compares these cancer death rates with those for other migrant groups and with rates in the migrants' countries or origin.
Pap smear examinations under Medicare 1984-5 to 1992-93
This report presents statistics for pap smears derived from Medicare data over the period 1984-5 and 1992-3.
Vietnam Service, Dapsone Use and Cancer
Cancer in Australia 1986-1988
Contains over 200 pages of cancer incidence and mortality data for 1986, 1987 and 1988. Overviews and summary tables are presented for each year, highlighting interesting or significant observations from the data. Graphs show age-specific rates and international comparisons for the most common cancers.
Dapsone exposure, Vietnam service and cancer incidence summary
Complements Dapsone Exposure, Vietnam Service and Cancer Incidence with two smaller studies.
Issues in cervical cancer screening and treatment: new technologies and costs of alternative management strategies
This report has been prepared at the request of the National Task Force on Cervical Cancer Screening to assist in the development of national programs for screening and follow-up treatment.
Cost study on management protocols for women with abnormal pap smears
This report was prepared for the National Taskforce for the Prevention of Cancer of the Cervix, and to assist the NHMRC Working Party on the Management of Women with Abnormalities Detected in Cervical Cancer Screening. Costs have been prepared from the perspective of government as the financing authority, and do not include costs to women participating in the program.
Issues of cervical cancer screening and treatment: New technologies and costs of alternative management strategies
This report has been prepared at the request of the National Task Force on Cervical Cancer Screening to assist in the development of national programs for screening and follow-up treatment.
Dapsone exposure: Vietnam service and cancer incidence
A report to the Scientific Advisory Committee to the Minister for Veterans' Affairs. Aims to assess and quantify any association between cancer incidence and exposure to dapsone and to Vietnam service among Australian Army personnel who served in Vietnam during the Vietnam conflict.
Cancer in Australia 1983-85
Contains 157 pages of cancer incidence and mortality data for 1983, 1994 and 1985 respectively. Overviews and summary tables are presented for each year, highlighting interesting or significant observations from the data.
Cervical cancer screening in Australia: options for change
Summarises policy aspects of developing national strategies for extensive cervical cancer screening programs within Australia.
Breast cancer screening in Australia: future directions
This report is the principal outcome of the national evaluation of breast cancer screening pilot projects. It makes detailed recommendations about the policy aspects of developing a national breast cancer screening program for Australia.