New national report confirms scale and impact of gynaecological cancers in Australia
Key facts:
- 19 Australian women are diagnosed with gynaecological cancer daily, with cases expected to increase by 21% in the next decade
- Over 55% of gynaecological cancers are classified as rare or less common, limiting treatment options
- Six women die from gynaecological cancers each day in Australia
- More than 42,900 children are projected to lose their mothers to gynaecological cancers over the next 10 years
- Women in regional, rural, remote areas, those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, and First Nations women face significant inequities in care and outcomes
Click here to read the full report.
