…“Through the survivorship centre, we will increase capacity in preparation for future challenges, with an ever-increasing cohort of men with prostate cancer in our community. “We will target critical problems in survivorship after prostate cancer.” Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia CEO…
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…
…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. Griffith University’s Professor Suzanne Chambers said treatments for prostate cancer, including…
…University and University of Queensland study investigated the impact of a range of factors on short-term mortality outcomes for men diagnosed with prostate cancer in Queensland. The research found a consistently higher risk of mortality for men diagnosed with prostate…
…men diagnosed with the disease. “The top five needs identified by the study were sexuality, prostate cancer-specific needs, psychological, physical and daily living, and health system and information,” Prof Chambers said. “For most men, those who were older, less well-educated…
…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,…
Queenslanders impacted by prostate cancer are being urged to reach out for support today, Cancer Council Queensland’s annual prostate cancer call-in day. The 13 11 20 call-in coincides with Prostate Cancer Awareness Month this September. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie…
Queenslanders impacted by prostate cancer are urged to reach out for support on Wednesday September 9, when Cancer Council hosts its annual prostate cancer call-in day. The 13 11 20 call-in coincides with Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in September. Cancer…
…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…
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…