Thyroid Cancer Cost in Australia

Lifetime risk: 1 in 77 chance (lifetime), 1 in 124 men and 1 in 58 women Australians will be diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer

Cost Breakdown

Lifetime Out-of-Pocket Cost

$109,300

Treatment Costs

Total or partial thyroid removal$230-$3,000

Source: Zurich Cost of Care Volume 2. Costs are averages and may vary based on individual circumstances.

Risk Statistics

Lifetime Risk

1 in 77 chance (lifetime), 1 in 124 men and 1 in 58 women

5-Year Survival Rate

96.7%

Recurrence

Up to 30% for papillary and up to 50% for medullary thyroid cancer

Estimated New Cases (2023)

4k

Annual Deaths

146

Key Statistics

Cases Men: 1231
Cases Women: 2853
New Cases Per Day: 11

Source: Zurich Cost of Care Volume 2. Statistics represent Australian population averages.

Financial Impact

69% of patients having a total or partial thyroid removal face out of pocket costs.

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Important Information

Cost estimates are from Zurich Cost of Care Volume 2 research and represent averages. Your actual costs may vary.

Insurance coverage recommendations are general in nature. This is general advice only and does not take into account your individual circumstances. Speak with a licensed adviser to determine appropriate coverage for your situation.

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