Breast Cancer Network Australia
Case for Support 2024
Key facts about breast cancer BREAST CANCER STATISTICS IN AUSTRALIA 2024
About Breast Cancer Network Australia
Executive Summary
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will be diagnosed with breast cancer. This means that approximately 21,194 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia in 2024.
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Today, 58 Australians will be diagnosed with breast cancer. This equates to 21,194 people receiving a breast cancer diagnosis in 2024 alone. Given the growing and ageing population, this number is expected to increase each year and may exceed 25,000 in the next five years. It is estimated that over 240,000 people are living with and beyond breast cancer, having received a diagnosis between 1982–2017 1 . Despite many advances in research and treatment, breast cancer is still one of the leading causes of death and disease burden for women. Approximately 80 per cent of new cases are in females aged 50 or older, but anyone can receive a diagnosis – men, young women, people from diverse communities. Breast cancer has a profound, lifelong impact on the physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing of someone who is diagnosed and their loved ones. These impacts are disproportionately higher for First Nations, LGBTIQ+, culturally diverse and regional and rural communities, who continue to experience poorer health outcomes. As Australia’s leading breast cancer consumer organisation, Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) is proud of its role as an independent, trusted leader in the cancer sector. Corporate and philanthropic investment partnerships make up over 80 per cent of our funding. Without this support, we could not continue to deliver free programs and services that impact every person diagnosed with breast cancer, including our network of over 180,000 members across the nation. This Case for Support presents our priorities for the next 12 months and the opportunities to partner with us. Together, we can continue to support, represent, and be the voice for Australians impacted by breast cancer.
When Lyn Swinburne AO founded BCNA in 1998, her vision was to ensure all Australians affected by breast cancer receive the best care, treatment, and support. That vision remains our priority 25 years on. We are committed to focusing on the personal impact of breast cancer by providing free and timely information and support and using the collective experience of thousands of Australians across our network to advocate for a strengthened health system. Our collaborative leadership with policy makers, researchers, and health professionals improves quality of life and health outcomes for people impacted by breast cancer and contributes to patient- centred care across all cancers.
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THE RISK OF BEING DIAGNOSED
people will be diagnosed with breast cancer every day. 58 ON AVERAGE,
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WITH BREAST CANCER OVER A LIFETIME IS
The incidence rate of women and men being diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia is increasing;
however the mortality rate from breast cancer is decreasing.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in Australia in women. It is estimated that breast cancer will account for approximately 28 PER CENT of all new cancers in women in 2024.
Australia has one of
Increasing survival is due to earlier diagnosis through screening and improved treatments.
the best breast cancer survival rates in the world.
The chance of surviving at least 10 years (10-year relative survival) is 87.4 per cent .
The chance of surviving at least five years (five-year relative survival) has increased from 78 per cent in 1990-1994 TO 92 per cent in 2016-2020 .
PEOPLE LIVING IN RURAL & REMOTE AREAS, YOUNGER
In 2020, we estimate there were at least 10,553 PEOPLE living with metastatic breast cancer in Australia. We do not know for sure because they are not counted by our cancer registries.
(PRE-MENOPAUSAL) WOMEN, MEN, FIRST
PEOPLES & PEOPLE WITH LOW SES STATUS OFTEN HAVE POORER OUTCOMES.
If ever I'm in need of guidance or simply feel alone through my diagnosis, I know I can turn to the BCNA family for information and support. It is the most
In 2024, it is estimated that will die from breast cancer. That means 9 Australians die from breast cancer every day. & 3,272 women 36 men
Breast cancer accounts for 14.1 PER CENT of all cancer deaths in Australian women and is currently the second leading cause of cancer death in Australian women after lung cancer.
accepting and loving community I have ever been part of. Rebecca
Approximately 5-10 PER CENT of breast cancers are due to a strong family
THE RISK OF BEING DIAGNOSED WITH BREAST CANCER INCREASES WITH AGE.
THE FUTURE
Given the increasing and aging population, the number of people diagnosed, with breast cancer is expected to increase each year.
APPROXIMATELY 80 PER CENT OF NEW CASES OF BREAST CANCER ARE IN WOMEN AGED 50 OR ABOVE.
history or genetic mutation, such as BRCA1 or BRCA2.
1. Breast Cancer in Australia Statistics – Cancer Australia, 25 January 2024
2024 statistics from: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2024) Cancer data in Australia, AIHW, Australian Government, accessed 26 August 2024. https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/cancer/cancer-data-in-australia
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