Risk Factors and Prevention of Prostate Cancer

Follow the links below to find information about screening, diagnosis, risk factors and prevention of prostate cancer.

The Australian Prostate Cancer Collaboration [Australian Prostate Cancer Collaboration] provides a wide range of information on prostate cancer.

Reviewed June 2011

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Title:   Prostate cancer - diagnosis
Publisher:   Andrology Australia
Description:   Prostate cancer cells can grow very slowly and may not cause any problems or symptoms or become life-threatening. However, less commonly, the cancer cells grow more rapidly and may spread to other parts of the body.
Date:   Jan 2012
Title:   Male pattern baldness
Publisher:   Andrology Australia
Description:   Hair loss can happen on any part of the body for a variety of reasons, and can range from being mild to severe. Male (and female) pattern baldness is hair loss specifically from the head.
Date:   Jan 2012
Title:   Prostate specific antigen
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   The concentration of prostate specific antigen in the blood can help in the assessment and management of early prostate cancer.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Prostate specific antigen (PSA) tests - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Find out all about the prostate specific antigen (PSA) test - a test to look for or monitor prostate cancer in men.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   After a diagnosis of prostate cancer
Publisher:   The Cancer Council Australia
Description:   Learn more about coping with a diagnosis of prostate cancer. Read patient fact sheet on diagnosis of cancer, treatment and support.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Early detection of prostate cancer
Publisher:   The Cancer Council Australia
Description:   Prostate cancer is the growth of abnormal cells in the prostate gland. Read patient fact sheet on symptoms, screening and reducing risk of cancer.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Prostate cancer testing
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   There are two common tests for prostate cancer: a digital rectal examination, or DRE, and a PSA blood test. Neither of these is completely accurate. If the tests suggest there is a problem, your doctor may repeat the test or refer you to a specialist. A biopsy may be needed to confirm the diagnosis.
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Early detection of prostate cancer
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   The early detection of prostate cancer can be important is some cases, but in others prostate cancer may not affect a man due to its slow growth patterns. If a man is concerned about prostate cancer it is important for him to consult with his doctor who can the assess him on an individualised basis.
Date:   Oct 2010
Title:   Antibiotic prophylaxis for transrectal prostate biopsy
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Prostate cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and transrectal prostate biopsy is the procedure to obtain tissue for the histological diagnosis of carcinoma of the prostate. Despite the fact that infective complications after transr...
Date:   Aug 2010
Title:   Prostate cancer screening
Publisher:   The Cancer Council Australia
Description:   Provides information about prostate cancer screening and links to further information.
Date:   Jul 2010
Title:   Prostate cancer screening
Publisher:   The Cancer Council Australia
Description:   Cancer Council's position statement on prostate cancer provides background information about the various tests available for prostate cancer, and explains why a national screening program is not currently recommended.
Date:   Jun 2010
Title:   Prostate cancer
Publisher:   The Cancer Council Victoria
Description:   The prostate is a male sex gland, normally about the size of a walnut. Prostate cancer is the most common male cancer, besides common skin cancers.
Date:   Feb 2010
Title:   Update of evidence for prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing in asymptomatic men
Publisher:   Ministry of Health (MoH) (New Zealand)
Description:   An evidence-based summary of current New Zealand and overseas evidence to inform best practice in the use of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening in asymptomatic men.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   Prostate cancer - GP's page
Publisher:   Australian Prostate Cancer Collaboration
Description:   MrPHIP prostate cancer patient information and resources for use by GPs.
Title:   Staging of prostate carcinoma
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Staging imaging algorithm for patients with confirmed prostate cancer (on biopsy), prior to definitive treatment.
Date:   Jan 2012
Title:   Prostate cancer - Useful resources
Publisher:   Australian Prostate Cancer Collaboration
Description:   This page lists informative websites on prostate cancer, accessing peer support, clinical trials, alternative and complementary therapies and other helpful topics. It also lists written prostate cancer resources and where they can be found.
Date:   Jul 2006
Title:   Prostate cancer screening: frequently asked questions - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Answers to some common questions about prostate cancer screening.
Date:   Nov 2001
Title:   Prostate cancer screening - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Information from the Cancer Council on prostate cancer screening.
Date:   Nov 2001
Title:   Prostate cancer: who should be tested? - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Who should be tested for prostate cancer? Find out here.
Date:   Nov 2001
Title:   Prostate tests - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Find out about the screening tests available for prostate cancer.
Date:   Nov 2001

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