The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia
The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia is the peak national body for prostate cancer in Australia.
It is dedicated to:
- funding research into the cause, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of
prostate cancer - raising awareness about prostate cancer
- providing support, information and advocacy to men and their families impacted by prostate cancer
The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia receives limited funding from government. It therefore relies on the generosity of corporate partners, individuals and the community to help continue its essential work.
Latest News
$100,000 for PCFA from the Pirtek Fishing Challenge
Mr Alan Jones accepts a cheque on behalf of the PCFA
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Table 4 Ten launches its 2009 event in support of prostate cancer
The date for the Sydney T4T event was announced as September 22, 2009, to coincide with Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. The event, now in its second year, will see a table for ten treated to a specially designed menu, complemented with Glandore Estate wines, at each of the 50 restaurants and venues.
According to T4T Committee Chairman, Robbie Robertson, the aim of T4T is to reinvigorate the essence of the charity dinner. “Aside from raising much needed funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, we wanted to create a charity event that people would really want to attend. Table4Ten has broad appeal that allows us to turn a serious health message into a glamorous and exceptionally fun evening with friends, while creating awareness and informing discussion about a very important yet under exposed cause – prostate cancer,” he said.
For more information visit - www.t4t.com.au
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Prostate Cancer testing: The results are in – Talk to your doctor.
The recent coverage of the early results of the two randomised trials on Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) testing for prostate cancer has yet again ignited the screening debate for prostate cancer around the world.
2009 Tour de Cure Cyclists Pedal Towards a Cure for Cancer
They did it for the 3rd time............. the Tour de Cure team safely and successfully completed their epic ride from Brisbane to Cairns, covering 1555km in10 days. The team report that day 2 was the hardest, a gruelling 265km ride from Noosa to Bundaberg. In the first 4 days they rode 730km.
With a great support team, a solid commitment and effort from each and every rider, to date, Tour de Cure has raised an impressive $824,812 for men's, women's and children's cancer research. The participants would like to thank those of you who have helped them conquer their goals this year ............. and WE THANK YOU for your energy, commitment, initiave and endurance!
As well as supporting the Prostate Cancer Foundation, the bike race also supports Camp Quality, The National Breast Cancer Foundation, Cancer Council Australia and the Leukemia Foundation.
Launch of Prostate Cancer DVD
On 27 May, Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan launched an information DVD about prostate cancer. Mr Swan survived a bout of the disease eight years ago and says that early detection saved his life.
The DVD titled So, how do you choose? A guide for men and their partners on how to choose a treatment option for prostate cancer, is produced by Associate Professor Phillip Stricker, St Vincent’s Prostate Cancer Centre, and endorsed by the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.
To order the DVD please visit - www.menshealthmatters.com.au
Events
Canon Creative for a Cause Competition 2009
We need your help to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer.
August Events
Awareness and fundraising events for August 2009. Events will be updated as information becomes available.
July Events
Awareness and fundraising events for July 2009. Events will be updated as information becomes available.
Help Cancer Research
The University of Western Sydney is asking for assistance with an online questionnaire.
City to Surf 2009
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