Prostate Cancer. Give it the finger.
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian men. Here at HealthMatch, we want to see the back of it. Find a prostate cancer clinical trial today.
Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials
Across Australia, there are more than 200,000 men living with the disease. 19,000 men are newly diagnosed each year.
Prostate cancer occurs when abnormal cells develop in the prostate gland – part of the male reproductive system – more quickly than in a normal prostate, forming a malignant tumour. Although the causes of the cancer are unknown, there are factors that can increase risk, including age. It is most commonly diagnosed in men aged 60-79.
Looking for how to help someone with prostate cancer? At HealthMatch, we’re bringing forward tomorrow’s treatments. We have more than 29 trials available for prostate cancer, including ones aimed at targeted radiotherapy. Immunotherapy and new drugs in hormone treatment.
1 in 6
Australian men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime¹
98%
of men diagnosed with prostate cancer are over the age of 50²
25%
of all new male cancer cases in 2019 were prostate cancer³
Foundation
Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia
Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) has been supporting those living with, or affected by, prostate cancer since 1996. They’re dedicated to reducing the impact of the disease.
PCFA promotes and funds innovative research, and implements awareness and advocacy campaigns as well as education programs.
PCFA Support Services
PCFA supports men, family members and friends affected by prostate cancer through evidence-based information and resources, support groups, and Specialist Nurses.
Resources
The Thing About Cancer
This podcast from Cancer Council is hosted by Australian journalist and comedian Julie McCrossin, and sees her chat to various experts about all things cancer – providing information and insights for anyone affected.
Cancergraph
This phone app, available on iPhone and Android, allows people to track cancer symptoms and side effects over days, months, and years.
FAQ
What is prostate cancer?
Prostate cancer is when abnormal cells in the prostate – a small, walnut-shaped gland that sits below the bladder and near the rectum – start growing in an uncontrolled way. This then forms a malignant tumor. For some men it may be slow-growing, for others, it can be aggressive.
Abnormal cells can continue to multiply in an uncontrolled way, and may spread outside the prostate into other parts of the body.
Anyone with a prostate can get prostate cancer – this includes transgender women, male-assigned non-binary people, and intersex people if they have a prostate.
People of older age, with a family history of the cancer, or a strong family history of breast or ovarian cancer are at increased risk of developing the disease.
What are the symptoms of prostate cancer?
Early stages of prostate cancer rarely cause symptoms.
At the later stages, symptoms may include a frequent or sudden need to urinate; difficulty urinating; uncomfortable urination; finding blood in urine or semen; pain in the lower back, upper thighs, or hips, and more.
Some people may experience no signs or symptoms, even when at an advanced stage.
How do you treat prostate cancer?
There are several forms of treatment and management options for prostate cancer. This includes active surveillance, watchful waiting, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, and chemotherapy.
These options may be used in combination with one another, depending on the situation.
Is there a cure for prostate cancer?
The five-year survival rate for prostate cancer is 95%.
Treatment may slow the growth of the cancer and reduce symptoms. Many treatments can improve survival – meaning many men live for years with advanced prostate cancer.
What is a clinical trial?
A clinical trial is a scientific study involving patient or non-patient (healthy) human volunteers. They help determine whether medicines are safe and effective to introduce as new treatments for a particular disease or condition.
How do I select a clinical trial?
HealthMatch matches you to clinical trials, in an easy-to-understand process.
After completing a medical questionnaire, our platform searches for and filters eligible trials for you. You’re able to view matches and apply for trials, on your trial dashboard.
We’ll put you in direct contact with the trial group once you’ve been accepted. We won’t stop searching until we’ve found you the right match.
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1 Movember, About Prostate Cancer
2 3 Prostate Clinic, Prostate Cancer Statistics - Australia