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	Cancer survival and prevalence in Australia: Cancers diagnosed from 1982 to 2004 Cancer 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
	BreastScreen Australia monitoring report 2004-2005 Cancer series no. 42 Breast 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
	Cervical screening in Australia 2005-2006 Cancer series no. 41 The 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
	National Bowel Cancer Screening Program monitoring report 2007 Cancer series no. 40 The 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
	Breast cancer survival by size and nodal status in Australia Cancer series no. 39 Breast 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
	Cancer in Australia: an overview, 2006 Cancer series no. 37 Cancer in Australia: an overview, 2006 presents comprehensive national data on cancer incidence and mortality in Australia, and hospitalisation trend data from 2000-01 to 2004-05. The report provides 2006 projections on incidence and 2003 data for cancers by site, age and sex, with summary data for each state and territory. Prostate cancer and cancer differentials for rural areas analysed. The information in this report is supported by more detailed information in cancer incidence and mortality data cubes and workbooks on the AIHW's website www.aihw.gov.au. Cancer in Australia: an overview, 2006 is an important reference from the Cancer series for all those interested in the health of Australians. Authored by AIHW. Published 28 June 2007; ISSN 1039-3307; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 696 5; AIHW cat. no. CAN 32; 144pp.; $26.00
	Cervical screening in Australia 2004-2005 Cancer series no. 38 Cervical screening in Australia 2004-2005 is the ninth 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 2004-2005. The 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 morality. 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. The 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 & Carter R. Published 22 June 2007; ISSN 1039-3307; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 694 1; AIHW cat. no. CAN 33; 109pp.; $25.00
	BreastScreen Australia monitoring report 2003-2004 Cancer series no. 36 Breast 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 2003-2004 is the eighth annual report based on key program activity, performance and outcome indicators to monitor the achievements of the BreastScreen Australia program. It 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 ssreening 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 & Department of Health and Ageing. Published 18 April 2007; ISSN 1039-3307; ISBN-13 978 174024 672 9; AIHW cat. no. CAN 31; 180pp.; INTERNET ONLY
	Ovarian cancer in Australia: an overview, 2006 Cancer series no. 35 This report provides a compendium of the latest statistics on ovarian cancer available from a range of data sources. Authored by AIHW & National Breast Cancer Centre. Published 22 November 2006; ISSN 1039-3307; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 623 1; AIHW cat. no. CAN 30; 50pp.; $20.00
	Breast cancer in Australia: an overview, 2006 Cancer series no. 34 Breast 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