In 2018, there were 146,335 new cases of cancer diagnosed in Australia (80,441 males and 65,889 females). In 2022, it is estimated that 162,163 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in Australia (88,982 males and 73,181 females). It is estimated that around 2 in 5 people (or 43%) will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85.