Cancer Registration Statistics, England, 2023

The 3 most common main NDRS cancer groups (referred to as cancer groups) diagnosed in England varied by gender and age group. 

For male patients aged 0 to 14 years, the 3 most common  cancer groups were blood, brain, and soft tissue sarcoma, these cancer groups make up 76% of all diagnoses in this age group.

Prostate cancer was the most common cancer in adult males aged 45 years and over, while for males aged 15 to 44 years, blood cancer was the most common cancer group (Figure 2). 

Figure 2: Three most common cancers by age group at diagnosis for males, England, 2023

For female patients aged 0 to 14 years, the 3 most common cancer groups were blood, brain, and kidney, these cancer groups make up 72% of all diagnoses in this age group.

Breast cancer was the most common cancer group in females aged 15 years and over, accounting for 46% of all cancers diagnosed in those aged 45 to 54 years, and gradually decreasing to 20% of all cancers diagnosed in those aged 75 years and over (Figure 3). 

Figure 3: Three most common cancers by age group at diagnosis for females, England, 2023