Addressing the Cancer Burden in Victoria: Insights and Initiatives
Cancer remains a significant health challenge in Victoria, with approximately 1 in 3 Victorians expected to develop cancer by the age of 75. This calls for a strategic approach to improve outcomes, as reflected in initiatives such as the Improving Cancer Outcomes Act 2014. Screening and early detection are emphasized as key strategies for saving lives. Optimal care pathways have been developed to guide individuals with cancer through the healthcare system for optimal outcomes, highlighting the importance of a comprehensive and integrated approach to cancer care.
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Context and policy settings Adj Professor Kathryn Whitfield A/Executive Director Community Based Health Services Department of Health OFFICIAL
Cancer burden approx. 1 in 3 Victorians will develop a cancer by the age of 75 Cancer is the greatest single cause of death in Victoria (~30%) 5-year survival rates: 71% ( from 46% in 1982) 11,581 Victorians died of cancer 36,974 Victorians diagnosed with cancer Source: Cancer in Victoria: Statistics & Trends 2021 OFFICIAL
The Improving Cancer Outcomes Act 2014 enshrines Vic government s commitment to improving cancer outcomes OFFICIAL
Cancer screening saves lives OFFICIAL
Early detection saves lives Source: VCR, 2023 OFFICIAL
Optimal care pathways Victorian developed National Optimal Care Pathways (OCPs) for people with cancer guide the steps and system of care for best outcomes There are OCPs for 26 cancers Full guides Quick reference guides (for GPs) Consumer What to expect guides Available as a Web App Incorporated into HealthPathways iPaced resources for GPs Optimal Care Pathways - Cancer Council Victoria (cancervic.org.au) OFFICIAL
