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Systemic anti-cancer treatment

Published 
23 Jun, 2020

Systemic anti-cancer treatment

Systemic anti-cancer treatments are pharmaceutical agents used to treat cancer. They include antineoplastic drugs (such as chemotherapy and targeted therapy), endocrine (hormonal) therapies and immunotherapies.

Systemic anti-cancer treatments are given with the intent of changing the outcome of the cancer and / or providing symptom relief / palliative care. They are often used before surgery to shrink the cancer (neo-adjuvant therapy) and / or after surgery (adjuvant therapy). They may also be combined with radiotherapy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander access to and uptake of systemic anti-cancer treatment may be influenced by a range of factors. Referral to specialised centres and/or the use of technology may be considered to facilitate access to recommended treatment options.

 

Data availability

There are currently no national data available for this indicator.

The NCCI includes a measure on systemic anti-cancer treatment. This measure is drawn from Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) data. Data for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are not routinely reported for systemic anti-cancer therapies.

 

Further information

Cancer Australia. National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cancer Framework. Priority 5b: Ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people receive best practice care.

Cancer Australia. Optimal Care Pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with cancer. Step 4: Treatment; Step 6: Managing recurrent, residual or metastatic disease.

Cancer Australia. Chemotherapy.

Cancer Australia. Targeted therapy.

Cancer Australia. Immunotherapy.

Cancer Australia. Hormone therapy.

Data

Charts
Revision Type 
Major
Version Number 
1.0.0

In this measure

Other measures in this indicator

  • Surgical treatment activity
  • Radiotherapy treatment activity
  • Radiotherapy waiting times
  • Systemic anti-cancer treatment

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