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…
David Callister had only recently retired when he received a prostate cancer diagnosis in March 2021 – the day before his 74th birthday. Testing Back in 2017, a regular blood test showed a PSA (prostate-specific antigen) reading of 7, which…
…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…
…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…
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…
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…
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…
…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…
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…
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…