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Cancer prevalence in the United Kingdom: estimates for 2008
J Maddams1, D Brewster, A Gavin
1Kings College London, Thames Cancer Registry, 1st Floor Capital House, 42 Weston St, London SE1 3QD, UK. jacob.maddams@kcl.ac.uk
British Journal of Cancer
|July 2, 2009
Summary
By 2008, an estimated 2 million cancer survivors lived in the UK, representing 3% of the population. This number is projected to grow annually, highlighting the increasing need for cancer aftercare services.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- The National Health Service (NHS) prioritizes understanding and meeting the needs of cancer survivors.
- There is a significant knowledge gap regarding the demographics and prevalence of cancer survivors in the United Kingdom.
Purpose of the Study:
- To estimate the prevalence of cancer survivors in the United Kingdom.
- To provide updated statistics on the cancer survivor population for planning and support services.
Main Methods:
- Utilized cancer registry data from England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales for 2004 prevalence estimates.
- Employed log-linear regression models to extrapolate limited-duration prevalence to complete estimates.
- Projected complete prevalence estimates from 2004 to 2008 using trends from 2000-2004.
Main Results:
- Estimated 2 million cancer survivors in the UK by the end of 2008, comprising 3% of the total population.
- Cancer survivors represented 1 in 8 individuals aged 65 and older.
- Prostate and female breast cancers were the most common types among survivors.
- The cancer survivor population was increasing by approximately 3% annually.
- Prevalence estimates were detailed by time since diagnosis.
Conclusions:
- The study provides the most current estimates of the UK cancer survivor population.
- These findings are crucial for governmental and non-governmental organizations involved in planning and delivering care and support to cancer survivors.
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