1 Ambassador Program Presentation Prevention & Early Detection PROSTATE CANCER

2 © PCFA 2013 PCFA Ambassador Program Prevention & Early Detection in Prostate Cancer What we’ll cover today The Prostate What can go wrong with the prostate Prostate Cancer How PCFA can help Prostate related health promotion activities Note: PCFA Ambassadors are not able to give medical advice

3 © PCFA 2013 PCFA Ambassador Program Prevention & Early Detection in Prostate Cancer PCFA – an overview Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) is the peak national body for prostate cancer in Australia. PCFA are dedicated to reducing the impact of prostate cancer on Australian men, their partners, families and the wider community. By: Promoting and funding research Implementing awareness campaigns and education programs Supporting men and their families through information and resources, support groups and Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurses

4 PROSTATE CANCER MYTHS

5 © PCFA 2013 PCFA Ambassador Program Prevention & Early Detection in Prostate Cancer The Prostate Small gland – size of a walnut Sits beneath the bladder Doughnut shaped surrounds the urethra Produces fluid which provides a healthy environment for sperm Prostate Gland Bladder

6 © PCFA 2013 PCFA Ambassador Program Prevention & Early Detection in Prostate Cancer What can go wrong with the prostate? Prostatitis o Infection or inflammation that is usually not life threatening but may impact quality of life Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia – BPH o An enlarged prostate (common in older men) which may result in lower urinary tract symptoms Prostate Cancer – some prostate cancers left alone cause no or few problems. Others are more aggressive and have few symptoms Module 1

7 © PCFA 2013 PCFA Ambassador Program Prevention & Early Detection in Prostate Cancer Possible symptoms Slow flow Hesitancy: difficulty starting flow of urine Frequency: need to urinate more frequently Nocturia: need to urinate more frequently during the night Urgency: urgent need to urinate

8 © PCFA 2013 PCFA Ambassador Program Prevention & Early Detection in Prostate Cancer What is Prostate Cancer? Occurs when prostate cells grow out of control Prostate cancer cells can remain contained in the prostate or move out of the prostate Metastasis is when cancer cells move out into the body Prostate cancer can often be treated if identified early

9 © PCFA 2013 PCFA Ambassador Program Prevention & Early Detection in Prostate Cancer Prostate Cancer Statistics 1 in 7 Men will be diagnosed by age 75 1 in 4 Men will be diagnosed by age 85 Second most common cause of cancer deaths – around 9 men die each day from the disease For patients with localised disease around 93% will live beyond five years of diagnosis

10 © PCFA 2013 PCFA Ambassador Program Prevention & Early Detection in Prostate Cancer Should I get my prostate checked? If there is a family history of prostate cancer, then a check up should form part of your general checkup from age 40 From age 50 onwards, discuss having a prostate check up with your doctor Anytime you experience any urinary symptoms you should have a check up

11 © PCFA 2013 PCFA Ambassador Program Prevention & Early Detection in Prostate Cancer What are the risk factors? Age Men Family History Ethnicity Lifestyle The older a man is the more likely he is to be diagnosed with prostate cancer All persons born a man have a prostate gland A man with a father or brother who developed prostate cancer is three times as likely to develop the disease. Poor diet and lack of exercise Increased in black African males

12 © PCFA 2013 PCFA Ambassador Program Prevention & Early Detection in Prostate Cancer What prostate checks are available? Blood Test Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Physical Examination Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) These are performed by your GP

13 © PCFA 2013 PCFA Ambassador Program Prevention & Early Detection in Prostate Cancer Why Some Men Don’t Talk to their Doctor About a Prostate Check? Social pressure for men to be tough Men visit doctors less than women Men are often embarrassed to discuss their health issues 25% of men didn’t visit a doctor in the past twelve months Ask your doctor about doing a prostate check

14 © PCFA 2013 PCFA Ambassador Program Prevention & Early Detection in Prostate Cancer Some Men Choose Not to be Tested – Why? False positive readings to PSA Biopsy Biopsy side effects - bleeding and infection Some cancers may be missed Concerns about unnecessary treatment Be advised by your doctor

15 © PCFA 2013 PCFA Ambassador Program Prevention & Early Detection in Prostate Cancer What might happen next? Abnormal PSA or Physical Exam Referral to Urologist No Cancer Non Life threatening Significant Cancer Abnormal blood test or physical examination does not automatically indicate cancer

16 © PCFA 2013 PCFA Ambassador Program Prevention & Early Detection in Prostate Cancer What if it is cancer? Health Care Team Discuss options for treatment Low Grade Cancer Grade High Grade T3 or T4 Cancer Stage T1 or T2

17 © PCFA 2013 PCFA Ambassador Program Prevention & Early Detection in Prostate Cancer Health & Wellbeing Activities Eat a balanced diet Look after your mental & emotional wellbeing Do some physical activity Limit alcohol consumption

18 © PCFA 2013 PCFA Ambassador Program Prevention & Early Detection in Prostate Cancer How can PCFA help? PCFA offers Information Support materials Affiliated support groups across Australia Freecall

19 © PCFA 2013 PCFA Ambassador Program Prevention & Early Detection in Prostate Cancer Support Groups How To Find Them

20 © PCFA 2013 PCFA Ambassador Program Prevention & Early Detection in Prostate Cancer TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT YOUR PROSTATE TAKE ACTION WHAT IS STOPPING YOU?

21 © PCFA 2013 PCFA Ambassador Program Prevention & Early Detection in Prostate Cancer References Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). ACIM (Australian Cancer Incidence and Mortality) Books. AIHW: Canberra. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Cancer incidence projections: Australia, 2011 to Cancer Series no. 66. Cat. No. CAN 62. Canberra: AIHW. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare & Australasian Association of Cancer Registries Cancer in Australia: an overview, Cancer series no. 60. Cat. no. CAN 56. Canberra: AIHW. Australian Government. Medicare Australia statistics: Medicare Benefits Schedule Item Available from accessed April 2012

22 © PCFA 2013 PCFA Ambassador Program Prevention & Early Detection in Prostate Cancer Other Resources beyondblue: the national depression initiative beyondblue.org.au Healthshare Australia’s interactive health network healthshare.com.au Continence Foundation of Australia continence.org.au MindHealthConnect mindhealthconnect.org.au This Way Up, online treatment, education and research in anxiety and depression thiswayup.org.au The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating health.gov.au Andrology Australia andrologyaustralia.org Urological Society of Australia & New Zealand usanz.org.au

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