Breast cancer leads with a significant margin

Breast cancer ranks as the most prevalent among Australian women, with 20,458 cases, dwarfing the second leading type, melanoma of the skin, by a substantial margin of 12,840 cases. This stark contrast underscores breast cancer's prominence as a health issue.

Skin and colorectal cancers follow breast cancer

Melanoma of the skin and colorectal cancer are the second and third most common cancers, with 7,618 and 7,234 cases, respectively. The close numbers between them highlight a significant concern for skin and colorectal health among women.

Lung cancer closely trails colorectal cancer

Lung cancer, with 7,086 cases, is nearly as prevalent as colorectal cancer, indicating a high incidence of lung-related cancers among Australian women and emphasizing the importance of respiratory health.

Uterine and thyroid cancers show noticeable presence

Uterine and thyroid cancers, with 3,336 and 2,853 cases respectively, show a noticeable presence among the top types of cancer, indicating areas where health interventions could be impactful.

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, pancreatic, and ovarian cancers contribute significantly to the total

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, pancreatic cancer, and ovarian cancer and serous carcinomas of the fallopian tube collectively account for 6,756 cases. This combined figure underlines the significance of these cancers in the overall cancer burden.

Kidney cancer ranks lowest among the top ten

Kidney cancer, with 1,477 cases, is the least common among the top ten cancer types listed, suggesting it is relatively less prevalent but still a significant concern for Australian women.

The top four cancers constitute over 70% of cases

Breast, melanoma of the skin, colorectal, and lung cancers together total 40,396 cases, making up over 70% of the total cases among the leading types, highlighting areas where focused prevention and treatment could yield significant health benefits.