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Overall cancer incidence declining, new report reveals

A patient receives treatment from a doctor
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The 'Cancer in Australia 2019' paints a picture of cancer trends across the country.


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By Naveen Razik

Presented by Bertrand Tungandame

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The 'Cancer in Australia 2019' paints a picture of cancer trends across the country.


Australia has one of the highest cancer rates in the world and new research estimates 145,000 Australians will be newly diagnosed with the disease this year.

Survival rates are improving across the most common forms but advocates warn there isn't enough awareness or research into less common forms of cancer.


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