The SMICS region
SMICS serves south eastern Melbourne – the fastest growing population area in Victoria. The SMICS catchment covers a total area of 2,967km2.
The SMICS region is also home to a significant refugee population. The City of Greater Dandenong is a Refugee Welcome Zone, committed to upholding the rights of refugees and enhancing cultural and religious diversity.
About SMICS
Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the Southern Melbourne Integrated Cancer Service (SMICS) region
The SMICS catchment aligns most closely with 11 local government areas (LGAs):
- Bayside City
- Cardinia Shire
- Casey City
- Frankston City
- Glen Eira City
- Greater Dandenong City
- Kingston City
- Monash City
- Mornington Peninsula Shire
- Port Philip City
- Stonnington City.
Cancer in our region
The annual incidence of new cancer diagnosis in our region currently exceeds 9,983 – with more than 2,981 people in the region dying from cancer each year.
86% of newly diagnosed cancer patients have their treatment plan discussed at a multidisciplinary meeting (MDM).
80,048
Episodes of acute cancer care per annum
| Tumour | New incidence | 5 year survival |
|---|---|---|
| Genitourinary | 2,307 | 90% |
| Breast | 1350 | 92% |
| Haematological | 1020 | 76% |
| Colorectal | 993 | 71% |
| Upper Gastrointestinal | 955 | 27% |
| Lung | 882 | 29% |
| Skin (Melanoma) | 742 | 95% |
| Gynaecological | 420 | 71% |
| Head & neck | 283 | 76% |
| Endocrine glands & thyroid | 211 | 94% |
| Central nervous system | 138 | 31% |
73%
of cancer patients who reside in the southern Melbourne region survive for 5 years post diagnosis