Search results for: Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in males, but most prostate cancer is slow-growing. Find out more about screening, diagnosis and treatment.

Prostate specific antigen (PSA) test

A prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test can be used to test for prostate cancer. It can also be used to monitor prostate cancer.

Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

Radical prostatectomy gives the best chance of you being free of localised prostate cancer. The operation involves removing your prostate gland. It usually involves removing some or most of the lymph nodes in your pelvic region, which helps your surgeon to decide on any further treatment.

Prostate problems

Enlargement, inflammation and cancer are the most common problems that affect the prostate. Learn about symptoms and treatment options here.

Dry orgasm

Dry orgasm is when little or no semen comes out during orgasm. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment options.

Blood in semen

Blood in your semen (haematospermia) can be alarming, but it is usually not serious. It will pass within a few days. Find out about blood in semen.

Benign prostate hypertrophy

Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) is an enlarged prostate, which can happen as you get older. Read about the symptoms and treatment for BPH.

Manage your health in your 40s

Be aware of the health conditions that can happen in your 40s. Learn how to reduce your risks and manage your health at this stage of life.

Manage your health in your 50s

Some health conditions start to affect people in their 50s. Learn how to reduce your risks and manage your health at this stage of life.

Manage your health in your 60s

Managing your health well in your 60s can lower your chance of health conditions. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis and prevention of these conditions.

Frequent urination

Do you often need to visit the bathroom to wee, including at night? Learn more about the causes of frequent urination and how it can be treated.

Erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction (ED or impotence) is difficulty getting or keeping an erection for intercourse. Learn about its causes and treatment options.

Osteopenia

If you have osteopenia, your bones are weaker than normal. Osteopenia is less severe than osteoporosis but you need to take care if you're at risk.

Male reproductive system

The male reproductive system includes external genitals and internal parts including the prostate gland. Learn how it works and what can go wrong.

The role of a urologist

Urologists are surgeons who treat problems of the urinary system. Find out when you may need to see a urologist and how they can help.

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

A transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is an operation used to treat prostate enlargement. Find out about the procedure and what to expect.

Anabolic steroids

Anabolic steroids may boost performance and body image, but are illegal in Australia unless prescribed by a doctor, as they may cause harm if misused.

Family health history

Knowing your family medical history is important. It can guide you in making changes that will reduce your risk of developing a hereditary condition.

Bone cancer

Primary bone cancer, which begins in the bones, is rare. But many other cancers, such as lung or breast cancer, can spread to the bones.

Lymph nodes

Lymph nodes filter blood and fight infection. They also play an important role in cancer diagnosis. Find out more about lymph nodes and how they work.

Erectile dysfunction medicines

Erectile dysfunction (impotence) medicines help males get and keep erections. Learn how they work, when to take them, and about side effects.

Lymphoedema

Lymphoedema is swelling in your soft tissues due to fluid build-up in your lymphatic system. Find out about lymphoedema, its causes and treatments.

Cancer

Cancer is a condition where cells grow and multiply uncontrollably. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and prevention strategies.

Cancer treatments

Types of cancer treatment include chemotherapy, radiotherapy and ablation. Your treatment plan will depend on factors such as cancer type and stage.

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Search results for: "Prostate Cancer"

Life stage

Prostate cancer

Prostate specific antigen (PSA) test

Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

Prostate problems

Dry orgasm

Blood in semen

Benign prostate hypertrophy

Manage your health in your 40s

Manage your health in your 50s

Manage your health in your 60s

Frequent urination

Erectile dysfunction

Osteopenia

Male reproductive system

The role of a urologist

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

Anabolic steroids

Family health history

Bone cancer

Lymph nodes

Erectile dysfunction medicines

Lymphoedema

Cancer

Cancer treatments

Life stage

Prostate cancer

Prostate specific antigen (PSA) test

Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

Prostate problems

Dry orgasm

Blood in semen

Benign prostate hypertrophy

Manage your health in your 40s

Manage your health in your 50s

Manage your health in your 60s

Frequent urination

Erectile dysfunction

Osteopenia

Male reproductive system

The role of a urologist

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

Anabolic steroids

Family health history

Bone cancer

Lymph nodes

Erectile dysfunction medicines

Lymphoedema

Cancer

Cancer treatments

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