…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,…
…“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…
…Clift said where men did seek support, the top three sources accessed were medical professionals, nurses and prostate cancer support groups. “Our research identifies the need for a holistic approach to better support men with prostate cancer – one that…
…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…
Cancer Council is calling on men affected by prostate cancer to take part in a global study assessing the sexual health concerns of survivors, helping improve life after treatment. Research shows one-third of all men diagnosed with prostate cancer have…
An internal pouch surgically created using the lining of the large bowel. It may be formed during an ultra-low anterior resection.
…of 90-day mortality following gastrectomy compared with high volume, high service hospitals. There was no difference in the adjusted mortality compared between high service capability hospitals irrespective of their resection volume. What does this mean? Post-operative mortality following gastric cancer…
…resection-volumes reported in Europe and the USA, may also apply to regions characterised by smaller populations and lower overall hospital resection-volumes. Contact: Peter Baade Reference: Narendra A, Baade PD, Aitken JF, Fawcett J, Smithers BM. Pancreaticoduodenectomy in a low-resection volume…
An opportunity to give something back to Cancer Council Queensland after he received support and knowledge during his own prostate cancer journey in 2009 was the catalyst for John Cartwright’s volunteering career. “I pack and dispatch orders for the mail…
A gene change that increases the risk of getting breast, ovarian or prostate cancer.