Search: localised prostate cancer

localised prostate cancer

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

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 melanoma

A melanoma that has not spread from its starting point to lymph nodes or other organs.

News: Couples struggle to cope with prostate cancer

…information or interviews, please contact: Katie Clift, Executive Manager, Media and Spokesperson, Cancer Council Queensland Ph: (07) 3634 5372 or 0409 001 171 *Chambers et al, Couples distress after localised prostate cancer. Supportive Care in Cancer 2013, 21(11):2967 – 2976….

News: World first prostate cancer surgery trial

In a world first trial Australian researchers have found robotic surgery for prostate cancer is no more effective than open prostatectomy at 12 weeks after surgery, contrary to widespread clinical advice. Robot-assisted surgery for prostate cancer has been rapidly adopted…

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….

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…

advanced prostate cancer

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