Movember

Did You Know?

• Prostate cancer kills more Aussies each year than breast cancer or melanoma.
• A man has a 1 in 5 risk of developing prostate cancer by the age of 85.
• Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia.
• On average 55 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every day in Australia.

Find out more prostate cancer stats.

What Can You Do?

You can help by:

• Sharing with others the most common signs of prostate cancer: frequent urinating, slow flow, blood in urine or semen, pain.
• Raising prostate cancer awareness, perhaps by growing a mo in November.
• Talking to your doctor about the pros and cons of a PSA test if you’re in a risk group.

Who is at risk?

Risk factors include

• Men – only males have a prostate gland and can be affected by the disease age – 98% of men diagnosed with prostate cancer are 50 years of age or older.
• Family history – a man with a father or brother diagnosed with prostate cancer has an increase risk of developing the disease.
• Lifestyle – unhealthy diet and lack of exercise is a possible contributing factor.

Help Today: Spread Awareness

last updated: 4th July 2023