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News: Pain-free prostate cancer test could save lives

…to Friday for more information about prostate cancer or to discuss being tested for prostate cancer,” Ms Clift said. “Men in at-risk age groups, particularly those over 50, or with a family history, need to be proactive about prostate cancer.”…

News: Time to clear up confusion on pros and cons of prostate cancer tests

…particularly those over 50, or with a family history, need to be proactive about prostate cancer,” Ms Clift said. “While there is no single, simple test to detect prostate cancer, it is important that men discuss their risk and the…

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…

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

…use of the Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test for prostate cancer. Released today for public consultation, the Australian draft guidelines have been developed by a broad based Expert Advisory Panel, which included general practitioners, public health experts, urologists, pathologists and…

News: Deadliest skin cancer increases risk of other cancers including prostate, lung

New research shows Queenslanders with the world’s deadliest skin cancer are diagnosed with more than double the expected number of subsequent primary cancers, including melanoma, lip, prostate, colorectal and lung cancers. Queensland has at least double the rates of Merkel…

News: Couples struggle to cope with prostate cancer

…of men diagnosed with prostate cancer experience mild to severe anxiety, with the man’s psychological distress and sexual issues the strongest influencers on the partner’s mental health*. Research also shows the partners of men diagnosed with prostate cancer have twice…

News: Research reveals global gap in prostate cancer survival

A new international review has found survival prospects for men with prostate cancer are strongly linked to where they live. Reviewing national and international studies, Cancer Council researchers found consistent differences in survival from prostate cancer for men in urban…

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A gland about the size of a walnut that is part of the male reproductive system. It produces most of the fluid that makes up semen….

News: Prostate cancer survivors urged to increase physical activity

…urgently needed to help prostate cancer survivors get enough aerobic and resistance exercise for their short and long-term health. Prostate cancer survivors are advised to participate in 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise per week, with…