Radiation oncology areas of need

Radiation oncology areas of need: cancer incidence projections 2014-2024 is a report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, which presents cancer incidence projections for 2014 to 2024. The projections were developed specifically for Australian Government Department of Health planning purposes and estimate that cancer incidence is likely to rise due to both an increase in cancer rates and in the numbers of Australians over 65. 

In 2024, an estimated 169,648 new cases of cancer are expected to be diagnosed in Australia, an average annual increase of 3.3% per year from 2010.  The largest increase is expected in Western Australia (5.0% per year), followed by the Australian Capital Territory (4.4%).  South Australia (1.9%) is expected to have the smallest annual proportional increase in cancer incidence rates.