BREAST CANCER TODAY
Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer among women worldwide, with an estimated 2.26 million cases annually.
While the number of people being diagnosed is increasing, thanks to improved awareness and screening, fewer people are dying from this disease. Breast Cancer Trials has made a significant contribution to this improvement, through our clinical trials research program.
Pictured: Wendy Rolls is a participant in the CAMBRIA-2 clinical trial.
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IN AUSTRALIA
It is estimated that 20,973 women and 221 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year.
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The 5-year breast cancer survival rate has improved from 79% to 92% in the last 30 years.
Approximately 58 people are diagnosed with breast cancer every day in Australia.
1 in 7 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, and 1 in 555 men.
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The 10‑year survival rate in Australia is 87%.
It is estimated that 3,272 women and 36 men will die from breast cancer this year, which is 9 people every day.
IN NEW ZEALAND
It is estimated that 3,500 women and 25 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year.
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The 5-year survival rate is 91%.
Approximately 9 people are diagnosed with breast cancer every day in New Zealand.
1 in 9 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
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The 10‑year survival rate is 85%.
It is estimated that 638 women and 3 men will die from breast cancer this year, which is 2 people every day.
IN NEW ZEALAND
It is estimated that 3,500 women and 25 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year.
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The 5-year survival rate is 91%.
Approximately 9 people are diagnosed with breast cancer every day in New Zealand.
1 in 9 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
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