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Monday, 21 October 2024
Breast cancer estimates surprising
AFTER 25 years of advocacy by Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA), NSW has identified 7,900 people living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC), surpassing previous estimates. This treatable but incurable cancer’s true prevalence nationwide is higher than the previous estimate of 10,553. BCNA urges the National Cancer Data Alliance to adopt NSW’s data model across Australia. Accurate data is crucial as treatments improve, allowing policymakers to address the growing needs of those living longer with MBC.
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