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Ambassador Program Presentation
Prevention & Early DetectionPROSTATE CANCER
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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
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PCFA – an overviewProstate 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
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PROSTATE CANCERMYTHS
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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
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What can go wrong with the prostate?
• Prostatitiso Infection or inflammation that is usually not life
threatening but may impact quality of life
• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia – BPHo 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
50+
40+
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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
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What prostate checks are available?
Blood TestProstate Specific Antigen (PSA)
Physical ExaminationDigital Rectal Exam
(DRE)
These are performed by your GP
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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
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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
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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
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What if it is cancer?
Cancer Stage
T1 or T2
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Health & Wellbeing Activities
• Eat a balanced diet• Look after your
mental & emotional wellbeing
• Do some physical activity
• Limit alcohol consumption
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How can PCFA help?
PCFA offers •Information •Support materials•Affiliated support groups across Australia
www.prostate.org.auFreecall 1800 220 099
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Support GroupsHow To Find Them
www.prostate.org.au
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TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT YOUR PROSTATE
TAKE ACTION
WHAT IS STOPPING YOU?
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References• Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). ACIM (Australian Cancer Incidence
and Mortality) Books. AIHW: Canberra.
• Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 2012. Cancer incidence projections: Australia,
2011 to 2020. Cancer Series no. 66. Cat. No. CAN 62. Canberra: AIHW.
• Australian Institute of Health and Welfare & Australasian Association of Cancer Registries
2010. Cancer in Australia: an overview, 2010. Cancer series no. 60. Cat. no. CAN 56.
Canberra: AIHW.
• Australian Government. Medicare Australia statistics: Medicare Benefits Schedule Item
66655. Available from https://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/statistics/mbs_item.shtml,
accessed April 2012
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Other Resourcesbeyondblue: the national depression initiativebeyondblue.org.au 1300 22 4636
Healthshare Australia’s interactive health networkhealthshare.com.au
Continence Foundation of Australiacontinence.org.au 1800 33 00 66
MindHealthConnectmindhealthconnect.org.au
This Way Up, online treatment, education and research in anxiety and depression
thiswayup.org.au
The Australian Guide to Healthy Eatinghealth.gov.au
Andrology Australiaandrologyaustralia.org
Urological Society of Australia & New Zealandusanz.org.au
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