Cancer data and stats

The publication shows cancer registration and death information mapped by DHB region of patient residence.

The report presents estimates of the burden of 28 different cancers in New Zealand in 2006. It adds to existing information on cancer incidence, survival and mortality in New Zealand, and can be used to help in the planning and prioritisation of cancer services, especially cancer control activities.

This annual statistical publication collates and analyses data on primary malignant tumour cases diagnosed in New Zealand, as reported to the New Zealand Cancer Registry.

This report updates the cancer incidence projections produced by the Ministry of Health since 2002.