Cancer Registration Statistics, England, 2024

Excluding basal cell carcinomas and cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas of skin, 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 cancer (haematological neoplasms), Brain cancer, and Soft tissue sarcoma. These cancer groups make up 79% of all diagnoses in this age group. 

Prostate cancer was the most common cancer in adult males aged 45 years and over. For males aged 44 years and under, Blood cancer (haematological neoplasms) was the most common cancer group (Figure 2).  

Figure 2: Three most common cancers (excluding BCC and cSCC) by age group at diagnosis for males, England, 2024 

For female patients aged 0 to 14 years, the 3 most common cancer groups were Blood cancer (haematological neoplasms), Brain cancer, and Soft tissue sarcoma. These cancer groups make up 71% of all diagnoses in this age group. 

Breast cancer was the most common cancer group in females aged 15 years and over, accounting for 45% 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 (excluding BCC and cSCC) by age group at diagnosis for females, England, 2024