Incidence and mortality

Ovarian cancer

The following material has been sourced from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (http://www.aihw.gov.au/)

Estimated number of new cases of ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2018

1,613

Estimated % of all new cancers in females diagnosed in 2018

2.5%

Estimated number of deaths from ovarian cancer in 2018

1,069 

Estimated % of all female deaths from cancer in 2018

5.1%

Chance of surviving at least 5 years (2010–14)

45%

People living with ovarian cancer in 2013 (diagnosed in the 5 year period 2009 to 2013)

4,096

New cases and deaths

Ovarian cancer was the 8th most commonly diagnosed cancer among females in Australia in 2014. In 2018, it is estimated that it will become the 10th most commonly diagnosed cancer among females.

In 2014, there were 1,395 new cases of ovarian cancer diagnosed in Australia. In 2018, it is estimated that 1,613 new cases of ovarian cancer will be diagnosed in Australia. In 2018, it is estimated that the risk of a female being diagnosed with ovarian cancer by her 85th birthday will be 1 in 77.

In 2016, ovarian cancer was the 6th leading cause of cancer death among females in Australia. In 2018, it is estimated that it will remain the 6th most common cause of death from cancer among females.

In 2016, there were 938 deaths from ovarian cancer in Australia. In 2018, it is estimated that there will be 1,069 deaths. In 2018, it is estimated that the risk of a female dying from ovarian cancer by her 85th birthday will be 1 in 113.

1/9/18, Ovarian cancer statistics

In 2014, the age–standardised incidence rate was 10 cases per 100,000 females. In 2018, it is estimated that the age–standardised incidence rate will remain at 11 cases per 100,000 females. The incidence rate of ovarian cancer is expected to increase with age for females.

In 2016, the age–standardised mortality rate was 6.2 deaths per 100,000 females. In 2018, it is estimated that the age–standardised mortality rate will be 6.6 deaths per 100,000 females. The mortality rate of ovarian cancer is expected to increase with age.

https://ovarian-cancer.canceraustralia.gov.au/statistics