If you’ve been impacted by prostate cancer, the term ‘theranostics’ is probably at the top of your news list. The rapidly emerging treatment modality combines therapy and diagnostics to improve our understanding of each man’s cancer, and how it can be effectively treated, heralding a complete transformation of care. Theranostics & You | Riding the pipeline of personalisation in new nuclear medicines.

This week during World Continence Week sat down with experts and survivors to talk about surgical and non-surgical treatments and options for rehabilitation and the recovery of bladder control. Regaining Confidence By Improving Continence | World Continence Week.

Around 1 in 4 men with intermediate-risk prostate cancers opt for radiotherapy treatment, which has proven powerful in eliminating cancerous cells towards full remission. Next generation radiotherapy in Australia.

The connection between a man’s genes and his risk of developing prostate cancer is well established, but not well understood. You, Your Genes & Your Genomics.

Theranostics explained. Join panelists Telix Director of Commercial Operations ANZ Samantha McSherry, Telix Chief Medical Officer for the Asia Pacific region Dr. Danielle Meyrick with PCFA Manager, Nursing Programs Russell Briggs as they discuss Theranostics and prostate cancer.

This information has been produced for a health professional audience and is not intended for a general audience and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

The information provided in this video is based on all available medical and scientific evidence at the date of recording.

For prostate cancer information and support, please call 1800 22 00 99, visit www.pcfa.org.au, or email enquiries@pcfa.org.au.

Couldn’t join us for PCFA’s first 2022 webinar? You can watch it back here!

This was the first in an ongoing series of Consumer Advocacy Discussion Forums for men and families facing prostate cancer.

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.

To purchase a copy of the book call PCFA on 1800 22 00 99 or email enquiries@pcfa.org.au 

( To receive your free prostate cancer information kit and talk through your options, connect with a PCFA Prostate cancer Specialist Telenurse today on 1800 22 00 99 ) www.pcfa.org.au 

PCFA Educational Webinar: The link between Exercise Physiology and Prostate Cancer

(Tuesday 27th July 2021)

Can exercise really help after a prostate cancer diagnosis? Research has found that exercise not only has physical benefits for men with prostate cancer and treatment-related symptoms, but it also helps to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Professor Daniel Galvão joined us for an educational webinar, providing an in-depth look at how the use of exercise physiology can aid with prostate cancer management from Androgen Deprivation Therapy side effects to managing fatigue.

As the Exercise Science and Director at the Exercise Medicine Research Institute, Edith Cowan University, Perth, Western Australia, Professor Galvão’s research programs focus on applications of exercise as medicine for the prevention and management of cancer treatment side effects and survival.

His research has received funding from NHMRC, Cancer Australia, and the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, has been published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, European Urology, and Nature Reviews Urology. He has also co-authored the Exercise and Sports Science Australia position stand in exercise and cancer (2009) and the American College of Sports Medicine’s exercise guidelines for cancer survivors (2010).

During the webinar, Professor Galvão covers:

- Exercise timing and function at the onset of Androgen Deprivation Therapy

- Different modes of exercise during radiation that impact on fatigue

- Individual patient response to resistance-based exercise during Androgen Deprivation Therapy

- Weight loss (exercise/nutrition) program prior to prostatectomy

- Exercise and nutrition intervention in men treated with Androgen Deprivation Therapy

- Exercise dosage in men with prostate cancer

- Pre-clinical study on exercise during radiation therapy in prostate cancer

To access further resources and support contact PCFA on 1800 22 00 99

Newly diagnosed? or need to find more information - Access the PCFA resources here

If you would like to find an accredited exercise professional near you, please use the ESSA search function located here: https://www.essa.org.au/Public/find-aep.aspx 

The final webcast in this series - Prostate Cancer Survivorship: The Long Run.

For the first time, we have brought together experts from New York, Vancouver, Sydney, and Perth to talk about the challenges of prostate cancer survivorship.

We’re calling it out – men impacted by prostate cancer face specific challenges that are seldom addressed in mainstream health care delivery.

Our latest research pinpoints seven priority actions as a practical platform for change. Proudly presented by the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia with thanks to the support of Astellas.

PSA Guidelines: A summary of the PSA Guidelines for the Prostate Cancer Support Group Network.

PCFA developed the guidelines in order to resolve the controversy surrounding PSA testing for both men and their doctors. The guidelines do not recommend a population screening program for prostate cancer as the evidence does not support such a program. For men who decide to be tested, it contains guidance on matters such as what age to start testing; how frequently to be tested; when to stop testing; the PSA level which should prompt further investigation; family history; and the role of the digital rectal exam.

A copy of the PSA Guidelines endorsed by the NHMRC can be found on the PCFA website:

https://pcfa.org.au/awareness/for-healthcare-professionals/clinical-practice-guidelines-on-psa-testi...

6 May 2020

This Ask the Experts webcast was hosted by Ricardo Goncalves, presenter and finance editor for SBS World News and featured Dr Katelyn Barnes, Ross Campbell, Prof Rob Newton, and Adj/Prof Sally Sara who discussed an overview of lifestyle, exercise & nutrition in relation to prostate cancer

This Ask the Experts webcast was hosted by Ricardo Goncalves, presenter and finance editor for SBS World News and featured Prof Suzanne Chambers AO, Prof Lisa Horvath, Judy Jeffery, and The Hon Jim Lloyd who discussed an overview of distress after a prostate cancer diagnosis

25 November 2019

18 November 2019

11 November 2019

4 November 2019