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advanced prostate cancer

Prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.

News: Experts take major step towards maximising benefits and minimising harms from prostate cancer testing

prostate cancer, and every man has a one in five chance of being diagnosed with prostate cancer by the time they are 85[i] Health professionals and the public are invited to review and comment on the draft guidelines at wiki.cancer.org.au/Australia/Guidelines

News: Research reveals global gap in prostate cancer survival

…Queenslanders with questions about prostate cancer can call Cancer Council’s 13 11 20 for more information about prostate cancer risks, diagnosis, and treatment. More information about Cancer Council Queensland is available via 13 11 20 or cancerqld.org.au. For more information…

News: Robotic surgery giving hope to prostate cancer patients

prostate, breast or ovarian cancer. “If men have questions about their individual risk of prostate cancer, we recommend they speak with their GP to discuss risk factors and pros and cons of prostate cancer testing.” Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia National…

localised prostate cancer

Cancer that has not spread beyond the prostate gland. Also known as early prostate cancer.

prostate specific antigen (PSA)

A protein produced by prostate cells. It may indicate prostate cancer and can be used to monitor its recurrence post treatment….

advanced cancer

Cancer that has spread deeply into the surrounding tissues or to other parts of the body away from the original site (metastasised) and is less likely to be cured.

News: Cancer Council urges prostate cancer call-in today

Queensland men affected by prostate cancer are being urged to reach out for support today as Cancer Council launches a dedicated prostate cancer call-in day. New data shows only 20 per cent of Brisbane callers to the Helpline so far…

News: Cancer Council launches prostate cancer call-in

Queensland men affected by prostate cancer are being urged to reach out for support as Cancer Council launches a dedicated prostate cancer call-in day on their Helpline, on September 24. New data shows only 20 per cent of Brisbane callers…