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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…

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…

Blog: Beaudesert turns blue for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

…simple test to detect prostate cancer. The most common test is the prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test, however further evaluation is needed to diagnose prostate cancer. For support and information about prostate cancer, call Cancer Council’s 13 11 20.

Blog: David was diagnosed with prostate cancer the day before his 74th birthday

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…

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…

cranio-pharyngioma

A type of benign brain tumour.

Crohn’s disease

A benign type of inflammatory bowel disease that may increase a person’s risk of developing bowel cancer.

meningioma

A type of benign brain tumour….

ulcerative colitis

A benign bowel disease that may increase the risk of bowel cancer….

inflammatory bowel disease

A benign condition that causes inflammation of the bowel.