Exercise can suppress cancer growth
New Perth-based research shows that proteins produced during exercise can inhibit tumour growth and proliferation of prostate cancer cells. Read More...
Prostate cancer
Restoring quality of life after prostate cancer treatment
One in seven Australian men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Early diagnosis is associated with prolonged survival – with treatment 95% will live at least five years, and in younger men 30 years or more. Curative treatment with surgery (radical prostatectomy (RP) and radiotherapy (RT)) is effective, but side effects are common and with major impact on quality of life. Read More...
Treatment options for localised prostate cancer
After a diagnosis of prostate cancer, many men will turn to their GP for advice on treatment choice. Below is a step-by-step guide to help you achieve the best outcomes for them by asking four questions. Read More...
A toolbox for prostate cancer rehabilitation and management
Erectile dysfunction and urinary and faecal incontinence are not topics normally discussed by men. However, it is important to know that the most common cancer experienced by men is prostate cancer and more than 1.2 million cases a year are diagnosed worldwide annually. Read More...
Radiation therapy in prostate cancer – techniques and ‘spacers’
By age 85, one in six men will have developed prostate cancer. Techniques in radiation therapy have significantly advanced in recent years and, ideally as part of a multidisciplinary decision, provide a treatment option in a variety of settings. Read More...
PROST! A Perth-based support group for men with prostate cancer
The group is helping men with prostate cancer to overcome the many challenges faced by their treatment. Read More...
Health Policies for Prostate Cancer in need of review
For many Australian men with low-risk prostate cancer, treatment options are not being clearly laid out, and many may be getting unnecessary surgery. Read More...
Quality of life post-prostate cancer treatment
One in seven Australian men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. Early diagnosis is associated with prolonged survival. With treatment 95% will live at least five years, often 10-20 years. Curative treatment with surgery and radiotherapy is effective but side effects are common and can have major impact on quality of life. Read More...