Prostate cancer
One in 30 will experience it, but few people want to talk about bowel incontinence
For young Australians, living with bowel incontinence can come with shame and isolation. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
- Lauren Ironmonger
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‘For me, it’s personal’. Wayne Swan on the fight against our most common cancer
Almost 4000 men lose their lives to prostate cancer each year. A new initiative may help arrest this crisis.
- Wayne Swan
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It’s the deadliest cancer for Australian men. This test could be life-saving for many, and their daughters
Ross Lamb had no idea that Angelina Jolie’s double mastectomy could have anything to do with his prostate cancer. Until he phoned his aunt.
- Kate Aubusson
Matt’s routine health check found a so-called ‘old man’s disease’. He’s 45
Though he is young to be diagnosed with the type of cancer, vigilance and understanding the risks have changed the course of the Brisbane father’s life.
- Courtney Kruk
Have more sex and replace your stove: The simple, everyday ways to reduce cancer risk, according to doctors
Eating fibre, replacing gas stoves and regular ejaculation are just some of the ways cancer experts are reducing their risk of developing the potentially deadly disease.
- Henrietta Cook and Broede Carmody
Four common myths discouraging men from seeking prostate cancer screening
It’s the most frequently diagnosed cancer in Australian men after melanoma, with a one-in-five risk for men aged up to 85, but understanding of diagnosis is still vague. Here’s what to know.
- Anna Moore
Former British PM David Cameron reveals cancer diagnosis
Cameron disclosed his diagnosis in an interview to lend support to a British screening program for men most at-risk.
- Tom Housden
A simple test saved Ross’ life. A ’67 Holden panel van helps share his story
Ross Hillier was told he had developed prostate cancer on his 18th wedding anniversary. He says a simple test was the difference between life and death.
- Michael Philipps
13 key questions about prostate cancer answered by a specialist
It’s the most common cancer diagnosis for Australian men, after melanoma, but receiving the news you have prostate cancer is a lot to take in. Here is where to start.
- Phil Hilton
This simple addition to men’s toilets would help over 2.4 million Aussies
Sanitary bins are a common sight in women’s bathrooms, but most men’s public toilets lack bins that allow for incontinence products to be disposed of discreetly and hygienically. These people trying to change that.
- Lauren Ironmonger