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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…

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….

localised prostate cancer

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

Spatial patterns of prostate-specific antigen testing in asymptomatic men across Australia: a population-based cohort study, 2017-2018

prostate cancer. If we learn more about these testing patterns in specific subregions and how they connect to health results, we can find better evidence-based approaches to deal with the risk of prostate cancer. Contact: Peter Baade Reference: Kohar A,…

advanced prostate cancer

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

benign prostate enlargement

A non-cancerous swelling of the prostate.

transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

A surgical procedure to remove tissue from the prostate that is restricting urinary flow….

Changes in prostate specific antigen (PSA) “screening” patterns by geographic region and socio-economic status in Australia: Analysis of Medicare data in 50–69 year old men

…remain substantial geographical disparities in prostate cancer incidence and survival in Australia, along with the uncertain evidence for any benefit from PSA screening, there remains a need for more effective diagnostic strategies for prostate cancer, and for these to be…

Disease mapping: Geographic differences in population rates of interventional treatment for prostate cancer in Australia

Summary For men with prostate cancer, the way it is treated depends on where they live in Australia. What is known? People diagnosed with prostate cancer decide which treatment (or treatments) to undertake, with their doctors’ advice and guidance. These…