Search: localised prostate cancer

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….

News: Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

…single, simple test to detect prostate cancer. The test most commonly used to aid early detection of prostate cancer is the prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test but this test does not always reliably identify the presence of prostate cancer,…

News: Prostate cancer: What you need to know

Cancer Council Queensland CEO Ms Chris McMillan is encouraging men to get informed about prostate cancer. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and Cancer Council Queensland is urging men to help raise awareness of the disease and better understand their…

prostate

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

New research shows 88 per cent of Australian prostate cancer survivors aren’t meeting the recommended exercise guidelines for people with cancer, and almost half are totally inactive. The Griffith University and Cancer Council Queensland study found a lack of exercise…

News: Letter to the Editor: Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

…treatment, support and resources to help men address their sexual concerns. Men, anywhere in the world, who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer can take part in the survey via menandprostatecancer.org. Around 4000 Queensland men are diagnosed with prostate cancer

Blog: Beaudesert turns blue for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

…the last, so next year we hope to blanket the town in blue!” About Prostate Cancer: Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Queensland men. One in five men across the state will be diagnosed by the age…

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

…call the Cancer Council Helpline on 13 11 20 for information about their risks and options. “Queenslanders who have questions about prostate cancer can also go to cancerqld.org.au for information on early detection and screening.” This month is Prostate Cancer