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TENA is offering 30% off all men’s products continence products for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, with their sale now running until Tuesday, 26 September, 2023.

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If you have prostate cancer and are undergoing, or are planning to start, Androgen Deprivation Therapy (hormone therapy), read more about the PCEssentials Hormone Therapy research study.

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For 20 years, the Geelong Prostate Support Group has been helping men and their partners living in the region to cope better with the anxiety of being diagnosed with prostate cancer, and to gain a better understanding of treatment options and managing side effects.

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Participants are required as part of a research project being undertaken by Dr Brenton Baguley of Deakin University's Insitute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN).

The aim of the project is to co-design a nutrition and exercise web-platform to help men with prostate cancer manage side effects associated with androgen deprivation therapy.

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From June 12 to June 18, 2023, men can get 30 per cent off all Tena Men products by using the promo code MEN at checkout: tena.com.au/pages/pcfa

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Cancer Council NSW is launching a research project that aims to identify system improvements in cancer care and create practical solutions to support those impacted by cancer in NSW.

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“Why are my PSA levels rising again, even though I’ve had my prostate removed?

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Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia is supporting CaPPRe, an independent research organisation, who are researching treatment and healthcare experiences of people diagnosed with prostate cancer.

CaPPRe are working on behalf of a pharmaceutical company to better understand the experiences of people living with prostate cancer, with a view to improving the healthcare pathway. Your participation is valuable in understanding the impact of prostate cancer on people’s lives.

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Do you have prostate cancer? You may be eligible for a study which aims to learn more about patient information sources, internet-use and digital health literacy. We are looking for participants, even if you do not use the internet or technology in your day-to-day life.

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You are warmly invited to participate in Deakin University, IPAN's free seminar/webinar on 7 November on Exercise, nutrition and brain health in prostate cancer.

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You’re invited to attend an exclusive book launch to meet Australian author Tim Baker this Sunday (August 21) at the Brisbane Square Library from 11am to 12pm.

More info https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/meet-tim-baker-brisbane-square-library-tickets-384295978617

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The Translational Research Institute (TRI) in Brisbane is hosting a Consumer and Community Involvement Event on Wednesday 17th August from 11am – 1pm to encourage more people to get involved in their research projects, including prostate cancer research...

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Missed our latest webinar? You can now watch it online here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RucMzlsDD6w&t=4s...

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This week is World Continence Week and PCFA is hosting a nationwide Call-In Day for men with prostate cancer.
If you have questions about continence concerns related to prostate cancer, call our Telenursing Team from 9am to 8pm AEST on Wednesday (June 22).
 
Please feel free to circulate this news to your networks.
 
You can read our full media release here: https://bit.ly/3tSmzeL
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PCFA has partnered with the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) to develop, trial and evaluate a nurse led survivorship intervention for men on Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT), also known as Hormone Therapy.

If you’ve started hormone therapy in the last 3 months (or are about to start), we would love to hear from you. We are seeking people to take part in an interview which should take no longer than 30-40 minutes of your time to help us better understand the impact of survivorship care interventions.

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This Saturday, join us for the inaugural 2022 ProsTIC Preceptorship Consumer Session. Held from 1.30pm to 3pm AEDT (April 2, 2022), the virtual consumer session will provide the latest information on PSMA therapy, metastatic prostate cancer treatment, and current support services.

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Join us on Tuesday (March 15, 2022) from 2:15pm to 3:15pm AEDT for the first in an ongoing series of Consumer Advocacy Discussion Forums for men and families facing prostate cancer, and add your voice to the debate. Places are limited so register now to secure your spot.

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Chris_McNamara
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TENA is looking for men to participate in an upcoming product trial which aims to help improve their incontinence products to ensure they’re meeting expectation.  

Anyone who takes part in the trial will also be gifted with a 40% off site wide discount code that can be used 3 times on www.tena.com.au, as well as a $100 GiftPay gift card.

What they’re looking for:

  • Men who currently experience light or moderate incontinence 

What it will involve:

  • Trailing 2X reusable incontinence underwear products over a two-week period
  • Providing check-ins and evaluations with TENA, including a 30-minute pre-trial task, daily short surveys and a final wrap-up task.

All answers will be completely anonymous.

If you’d be interested in taking part, please take this survey to check your eligibility, then the team at TENA and FiftyFive5 (their agency) will be in touch: https://bit.ly/3AAC4Kw

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Chris_McNamara
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Friends, just a message of support for those of you who have been impacted by the latest wave of Covid.
 
Whether you’re a patient, a friend, a health worker, or a family member – we know this is not an easy time.
 
Our Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurses are part of a frontline system under tremendous pressure, but we stand united in making sure that men and families are not forgotten. While many of our Specialist Nurses are providing extraordinary assistance to keep their base hospitals running, we are working closely with our Nurses to ensure they are there to care.
 
If you have any questions about prostate cancer and service delays, please reach out to our telenursing team on 1800 22 00 99 or email telenurse@pcfa.org.au
 
Please share this information so that other men and their families know where to find help. 
 
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Join us this today at 11am AEDT as Professor Jeff Dunn AO interviews USANZ President and leading urologist A/Prof Prem Rashid about his latest book.

Your Guide to Prostate Cancer: The disease, treatment options and outcomes (4th edition), provides an in-depth, yet simple to follow guide on prostate cancer, highlighting treatment options through the various stages, and providing relevant information to help improve quality of life.

You can watch the video below once it’s live.

We’re proud to partner with A/Prof Rashid to launch his new book which we know will be a vital resource for so many men and health professionals.  

To purchase a copy of the book, visit https://bit.ly/3xLwZ0t.  

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Let's Talk About Prostate Cancer: Toowoomba Awareness Event

(25th November, 3.30pm - 4.30pm)

 

This is your chance to get in front of the experts!

 

Over their lifetime, 1 in 6 Australian men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. 75% of Australians don’t know the PSA test guidelines and alarmingly, only 36% of prostate cancers are detected at the earliest stage, when they can be effectively treated. This needs to change!

Join us and listen to our expert panel including Dr Devang Desai (Urologist), Jo Hiscock (Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse), Corey Pendlebury (Men’s Health Physiotherapist) and Alan Hill a local men’s health advocate and prostate cancer survivor, as they discuss all aspects of prostate cancer at this FREE special event for the Toowoomba region.

 

To register for the event click the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/lets-talk-about-prostate-cancer-toowoomba-awareness-event-tickets-20... 

 

For more information contact:

Christopher McNamara from the PCFA on Christopher.McNamara@pcfa.org.au

3:30pm - 4.30pm: Awareness presentations & Afternoon tea.

 

*Hosted by the Toowoomba Prostate Cancer Support Group

*Supported by the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia

*Sponsored by Boston Scientific

To get involved with the PCFA or to find more support and information, go to our website: www.pcfa.org.au or call us on 1800 22 00 99

 

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What is Active Surveillance, and is it a good treatment option for you?

Active Surveillance is increasingly being recommended as a management option for low-risk prostate cancer, in order to avoid unnecessary and invasive treatments when it is clinically safe to do so. Estimates suggest about 60% of low-risk prostate cancers in Australia are managed with Active Surveillance.

Join Professor Declan Murphy from the Peter McCallum Centre in Melbourne and Ian Henderson a PCFA Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse from the Royal Hobart Hospital as they discuss Active Surveillance as a management option for men diagnosed with low-risk prostate cancer.

Register now to hear about the latest evidence, the NAVIGATE clinical trial, and whether Active Surveillance is right for you and your diagnosis.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zd0W0yH9SB2eMI0Vr7AfVA 

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MindOnLine: A mindfulness program for people with breast, bowel, or prostate cancer.

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PCFA is pleased to announce nominations are now open for the 2021 Max Gardner Awards. Click on the link below for further information.

https://pcfa.org.au/about-us/awards/max-gardner-award/

As many of you would be aware, the Max Gardner Award for Distinguished Service is the most prestigious award presented by PCFA. It is awarded to an individual member of the Network who has made an outstanding and significant contribution to reducing the impact of prostate cancer on Australian men, their partners and families, recognising the diversity of the Australian community. This award is a peer-based form of recognition for PCFA Network members who are currently an official Ambassador, in a Support Group Leader role or an active member of an affiliated support group.

I encourage you to share this message with your networks and look forward to receiving nominations, celebrating and recognising the fantastic work of our PCFA Network Members across the country.

To assist I have also attached the Max Gardner Award FAQ document and Nomination Forms.

Nominations need to be submitted by COB Monday 20th  December 2021 via email to supportnetwork@pcfa.org.au or via Australia Post mail as below,

 

Att: Jim Lloyd

Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia

PO Box 499 St Leonards NSW 1590.

 

If you have any further questions please feel free to contact Debra Garroun orJim Lloyd via Network Helpline 1800 00 22 98.

 

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To find out more and to register --> https://redcap.sydney.edu.au/surveys/?s=THFKFWHW74 

“What are your thoughts on filling out health forms?

Researchers at the University of Sydney are running a study to explore your thoughts on a pictorial version of a scale that measures health symptoms. 

If you:

  • Are aged 18 years and older
  • Have low English health literacy levels OR are from a culturally and linguistically diverse background (i.e. non-English-speaking background)
  • Have existing or previous cancer experience 
  • Are able to provide informed consent

We would like to talk to you!

To find out more, visit: < https://redcap.sydney.edu.au/surveys/?s=THFKFWHW74>”

 

For Arabic: https://redcap.sydney.edu.au/surveys/?s=ERFR4NY8R8

For Chinese: https://redcap.sydney.edu.au/surveys/?s=CXXCDHXJWX

For Vietnamese: https://redcap.sydney.edu.au/surveys/?s=AP9MWR8WXP

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PCFA Staff

WEBINAR SERIES - PROSTATE CANCER 
Urination troubles after Surgery & Radiation Therapy 
 
WEBINAR DATE: SATURDAY 2ND OCTOBER 2021 TIME: 1 PM to 3 PM (AEST) 
 
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fb icon.jpgIcon Cancer Center are hosting a Facebook live event this Wednesday:
 
An open and honest discussion about the pros and cons of different treatment options for prostate cancer, including benefits, risks and common side effects associated with surgery and radiation therapy.
 
This free online event will be hosted by Icon Group Medical Director Ian Irving with special guests Radiation Oncologist Dr Andrew See, Urological Surgeon A/Prof Jeremy Grummet and Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse Miranda Dibdin.
 
If you or your family are impacted by prostate cancer and you would like to know more about the latest treatments for prostate cancer, we invite you to join us on Wednesday September 22 from 6:00pm-7:00pm AEST.
 
For more information and to register head to the event page: https://fb.me/e/2BUcf3eBc 
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Community Conversations is launching at 10:00 am today!

Together for the Long Run: Virtual Community Conversations 2021

PCFA’s Virtual Community Conversations 2021 will bring together experts and consumers from around Australia to share knowledge, the latest on research and treatment options, and strengthen prostate cancer control. Importantly, it will mark 25 years of progress towards our mission to defeat prostate cancer, with a focus on the actions we can take today to improve survivorship tomorrow.

Learn more about prostate cancer. Every stage. Every treatment.

While this year’s conference looks a little different being held virtually, we look forward to having you join us for an informative and insightful event. Together, we can be here for Australian men and families for the long run.


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WEBINAR SERIES - PROSTATE CANCER 
Urination troubles after Surgery & Radiation Therapy 
 
Dr Vincent Tse is an Associate Professor of Urology at Macquarie University and Sydney University. He works at both the Concord and Macquarie University Hospitals. 
 
He is a functional urologist, so he has a special interest in the management of male and female incontinence, bladder, prostate, and pelvic floor problems. He has been invited both nationally and internationally as visiting surgeon and guest speaker and published two books and authored over 100 book chapters, publications, and conference abstracts in this field. 
 
A major part of his practice is the insertion of urethral slings and artificial urinary sphincters as well as the treatment of urethral strictures after surgery and radiation. 
 
WEBINAR DATE: SATURDAY 2ND OCTOBER 2021 TIME: 1 PM to 3 PM (AEST) 
 
HOSTS: Dr Kalli Spencer & Dr Gary Morrison Shine A Light - Australia LGBTQIA+ Cancer Support Group 
 
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MindOnLine: A mindfulness program for people with breast, bowel or prostate cancer.

Click through for more details on this study - 

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