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Bowel Cancer
Breast Cancer
Cervical Cancer
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2024 Victorian Cancer Screening Statistical Report

Summary for 2024
The Annual Victorian Cancer Screening Statistical report describes screening numbers and participation/coverage rates in Victoria for the three population cancer screening programs: the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program, BreastScreen Victoria and the National Cervical Screening Program, alongside cervical screening HPV self-collection and time to assessment indicators for both bowel cancer and cervical screening. Data covered in the report are useful for understanding current strengths and gaps of cancer screening programs in Victoria. The report presents data by specific age, sex, and location, to understand where to focus efforts to support an increase in screening participation.
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Bowel participation

44.2% 2-year participation rate amongst eligible participants aged 50-74 years in 2023-2024.

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Bowel screening numbers

341,633 eligible people aged 50-74 completed a bowel screening test kit in 2024.

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Time to colonoscopy

75.5% of participants attended for colonoscopy within 4 months of referral in 2024 (Note: A colonoscopy performed within 4 months is considered timely in accordance with the clinical guidelines).

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Breast participation

51.9% of eligible women aged 50-74 participated in the breast screening program in 2022-2024 FY.

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Breast screening numbers

255,189 eligible women aged 50-74 in Victoria had a breast screen in 2024, the highest ever annual total.

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Cervical coverage

73.5% coverage rate over the 5-year reporting period among eligible people aged 25-74 in 2020-2024.

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Cervical screening numbers

500,176 cervical screening tests among eligible people aged 25-74 were performed in 2024.

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Self-collection

168,979 HPV self-collected tests were performed among eligible people aged 25-74 in 2024.

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Time to Colposcopy

57.3% of participants proceeded to colposcopy within 3 months following a screening test result with a higher risk classification in 2024.

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Cancer Screening Programs

Details of each cancer screening reports can be accessed in the links below.
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Bowel screening

The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP) offers free home test kits every two years to all eligible people aged 45–74. From 1 July 2024, the program has lowered the eligible screening age from 50 to 45 years. People aged 45–49 can request their first bowel cancer screening kit while people aged 50-74 will continue to receive a kit every 2 years from the NBCSP.
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Breast screening

BreastScreen Victoria is a population-based screening program that aims to save lives and reduce the impact of breast cancer through early detection. Women aged 50-74 are invited for a free mammogram every 2 years. BreastScreen Victoria operates across a network of fixed and mobile screening clinics and assessment clinics in Victoria.
Detailed report
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Cervical screening

The National Cervical Screening Program (NCSP) reduces illness and death from cervical cancer. Women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 74 years of age are invited to have a Cervical Screening Test every 5 years through their healthcare provider.
Detailed report
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Foreword

The Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer (ACPCC) is pleased to present the Victorian Cancer Screening Statistical Annual Report on behalf of the Victorian Cancer Screening Framework (VCSF). 

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