About Prostate Cancer
HOW COMMON IS PROSTATE CANCER
Prostate cancer was the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia in 2014. In 2014, it was also the most commonly diagnosed cancer among males. It is estimated to become the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in 2018, while remaining the most commonly diagnosed cancer among males.
In 2014, there were 18,291 new cases of prostate cancer diagnosed in Australia. In 2018, it is estimated that 17,729 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in Australia. In 2018, it is estimated that the risk of a male being diagnosed with prostate cancer by his 85th birthday will be 1 in 7.
HOW MANY MEN ARE LIVING WITH PROSTATE CANCER
At the end of 2013, there were 18,993 males living who had been diagnosed with prostate cancer that year, 93,343 males living who had been diagnosed with prostate cancer in the previous 5 years (from 2009 to 2013) and 202,558 males living who had been diagnosed with prostate cancer in the previous 32 years (from 1982 to 2013).
WHAT IS THE SURVIVAL RATE
In 2016, prostate cancer was the 3rd most common cause of cancer death in Australia. It was also the 2nd most common cause of cancer death among males in 2016. It is estimated that it will remain the 3rd most common cause of cancer death in Australia and the 2nd most common cause of male cancer death in 2018.
In 2016, there were 3,248 deaths from prostate cancer in Australia. In 2018, it is estimated that this will increase to 3,500 deaths. In 2018, it is estimated that the risk of a male dying from prostate cancer by his 85th birthday will be 1 in 31.
In 2010–2014, individuals diagnosed with prostate cancer had a 95% chance of surviving for 5 years compared to their counterparts in the general Australian population. Between 1985–1989 and 2010–2014, 5–year relative survival from prostate cancer improved from 59% to 95%.
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*Statistics have been sourced from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
