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Listed here are some of the most common types of cancer in Australia, with links to Cure Cancer researchers past and present who are working within them.
12,681 combined new cases of leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma are estimated to be diagnosed in Australia this year.
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In 2019, 248 Australians are estimated to be diagnosed with primary bone cancer.
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1,879 new cases of brain cancer are estimated to be diagnosed in Australia this year.
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19,974 new cases of breast cancer are estimated to be diagnosed in Australia this year.
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In 2019, it is estimated that 804 children aged 0-14 years will be newly diagnosed with cancer in Australia (439 boys and 365 girls)
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Cancers of the digestive system include cancers of the liver, pancreas and gallbladder.
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Gastro-intestinal cancers include oesophageal, stomach, small intestine, bowel (large intestine, colorectal) and anal cancers.
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It was estimated that in 2020, 6,652 new cases of gynaecological cancer will diagnosed in Australia.
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12,817 new cases of lung cancer are estimated to be diagnosed in Australia this year.
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16,741 new cases of prostate cancer are estimated to be diagnosed in Australia this year.
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15,229 new cases of melanoma are estimated to be diagnosed in Australia this year.
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It is estimated that 42,000 people are diagnosed with a form of rare or less common cancer in Australia every year.
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