The possibility of you beating cancer, particularly in Australia, is increasing every year. There are over 1 million people alive in Australia who are either living with or have lived with cancer. Around 30 years ago, about 5 in 10 people survived for at least 5 years after their cancer diagnosis; more recent figures are closer to 7 in 10 people surviving at least 5 years. In 2019, it is estimated that cancer incidence (new diagnoses) rates will be close to 5% less than in 2008 and the estimated age-standardised cancer mortality rate for the Australian population is expected to reach a new low of 159 deaths per 100,000 persons. Understanding and avoiding the risk factors associated with cancer can help to reduce the chance of getting cancer, while cancer screening programs increase the likelihood of detecting cancer early, enabling better outcomes from treatments. Improvements in treatments and care are also important contributors to improvements in survival. More than likely you have come to this web site because you or someone close to you has recently been diagnosed with cancer. It is a very difficult time in your life and we would like to help.

(Source: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare)