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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: 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: 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…

News: Letter to the Editor: Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

…cancer have unmet sexuality and sexual health needs following treatment. Specifically, rates of erectile dysfunction in prostate cancer survivors are 10 to 15 times higher than their age-matched peers without cancer. The Men and Sexual Health Prostate Cancer Study is…

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…

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…

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: Research reveals global gap in prostate cancer survival

…risks of advanced prostate cancer and better survival,” Ms Clift said. “These men also had higher rates of prostate cancer incidence, possibly linked to higher rates of PSA testing. “Across a number of countries, men living in more urban or…

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…