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It can be beneficial for men diagnosed with prostate cancer to learn from other men who have been through the experience. Peer support is often provided through groups or networks but not all men wish to participate in face-to-face peer support. The effectiveness of peer support via on-line or video is being explored as an […]
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Andrology Australia strongly encourages men to talk to their doctor about their health concerns, especially when it comes to ‘the bits below the belt’. As part of this conversation, the doctor may ask, “Do you have a family history of…?” ending the question with one or more possible problems or diseases. This is very important […]
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Queensland researchers have identified two genetic variations they hope will make it easier to assess whether patients have an aggressive form of prostate cancer. Variations affect the level of prostate-specific antigens (PSA), a protein produced by the prostate gland cells. Increased levels indicate the likely presence of prostate cancer. The team at the Queensland University […]
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A new study has found that Australian men have a higher chance of dying from prostate cancer than those in America and Canada. Covering cancer trends from 1994 to 2010, the study, published by the World Journal of Urology, showed that although cancer rates have dropped significantly in other countries, Australia has only seen a […]
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Australian company, Minomic, could be a force of change in prostate cancer diagnosis. The biotechnology company has been developing and testing a more accurate blood test for the diagnosis of prostate cancer, which could reduce the chance of “false positive” results and improve the accuracy of testing for prostate cancer. The new test, which recently […]
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Recent advancements in MRI technology are changing the face of how prostate cancer is diagnosed in Queensland. Multiparametric MRIs of the prostate aid in the diagnosis of prostate cancer, identify intermediate or high risk cancers, and help target specific lesions in the prostate. A MRI guided prostate biopsy is a relatively new technique used to help diagnose […]
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Prostate cancer makes up a third of all cancers diagnosed each year in Australian men. Each year in Australia 20000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer and 3300 will die from it. In fact, it is the second most common cause of cancer death and the risk of prostate cancer increases with age, with […]
