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Blog: Beaudesert turns blue for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

…the last, so next year we hope to blanket the town in blue!” About Prostate Cancer: Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Queensland men. One in five men across the state will be diagnosed by the age…

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

…David benefited from using Cancer Council Queensland’s booklets about understanding prostate cancer and radiation therapy. To educate himself about his cancer and the process of radiation therapy. ‘I had the 1st ADT injection in May 2021, a year after my…

News: Research reveals global gap in prostate cancer survival

…Queenslanders with questions about prostate cancer can call Cancer Council’s 13 11 20 for more information about prostate cancer risks, diagnosis, and treatment. More information about Cancer Council Queensland is available via 13 11 20 or cancerqld.org.au. For more information…

News: Pain-free prostate cancer test could save lives

…to Friday for more information about prostate cancer or to discuss being tested for prostate cancer,” Ms Clift said. “Men in at-risk age groups, particularly those over 50, or with a family history, need to be proactive about prostate cancer.”…

News: Experts take major step towards maximising benefits and minimising harms from prostate cancer testing

prostate cancer, and every man has a one in five chance of being diagnosed with prostate cancer by the time they are 85[i] Health professionals and the public are invited to review and comment on the draft guidelines at wiki.cancer.org.au/Australia/Guidelines

News: Deadliest skin cancer increases risk of other cancers including prostate, lung

…with colorectal cancer, prostate cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma or lymphoid leukaemia, the risk of being diagnosed with a subsequent Merkel cell carcinoma was also increased. “One theory is that the association between this deadly skin cancer, melanoma and lip cancers is…

News: New study to improve sex lives of men with prostate cancer

…erectile dysfunction up to 17 years after treatment, but few seek help to cope. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift encouraged Queenslanders with any questions about prostate cancer support to call Cancer Council’s 13 11 20. “Men with prostate cancer,…

News: Time to clear up confusion on pros and cons of prostate cancer tests

…call the Cancer Council Helpline on 13 11 20 for information about their risks and options. “Queenslanders who have questions about prostate cancer can also go to cancerqld.org.au for information on early detection and screening.” This month is Prostate Cancer

News: Men urged to pick up the phone for help with prostate cancer

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

News: Men urged to phone-in today for help with 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…