AIHW (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare) (2018) Cancer in adolescents and young adults in Australia, AIHW, Australian Government, accessed 6 June 2026, doi:10.25816/5ebca81afa7df.
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This report is the second national report to present key data specific to cancer in adolescents and young adults. While cancer in young Australians is rare, it has a substantial social and economic impact on individuals, families and the community. Surveillance of this population is also important as adolescent and young adult cancer survivors are at an increased risk of developing a second cancer.
In 2010–2014, 4,843 new cases of cancer were diagnosed in adolescents and young adults
In 2011–2015, 499 adolescents and young adults died from cancer
In 2010–2014, 5-year relative survival from all cancers combined for adolescents and young adults was 89%
Adolescent and young adult cancer survivors had a 1.9 times increased risk of developing a second cancer
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