Media Releases
Published 24/02/2011
International cricketers help hit prostate cancer for six
Thursday 24th February 2011: After five years of generous support and success, the
Commonwealth Bank’s annual Hitting Cancer For Six initiative has delivered another
impressive contribution to Australian prostate cancer research.
Published 17/11/2010
Global Collaboration facilitated by the Movember Foundation to Lead to Progress in Prostate Cancer Research
November 2010: Today the Movember Foundation announced the establishment of its inaugural Global Action Plan (GAP). Working alongside a team of leading prostate cancer experts from around the world, the GAP has been put in place to accelerate key outcomes in prostate cancer research.
Published 16/11/2010
Australian men will continue to benefit from tests that indicate their risk of prostate cancer, says peak national body.
Tuesday 16th November 2010: The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) says increased awareness about the benefits of testing for men and a focus on early detection will help reduce the future impact of prostate cancer in Australia. PCFA was commenting following reports in the Sydney Morning Herald today (16/11/10 p13) that a new book is being launched which seeks to cast doubt on the benefits of tests which provide guidance to men about their risk of prostate cancer.
Published 30/07/2010
Star-studded campaign drives better prostate cancer awareness
Some of Australia’s biggest TV, music, media and sports stars have come together to front a major prostate cancer awareness campaign that offers men clarity about prostate cancer and testing. The campaign has been developed to provide men with clear advice on prostate cancer risk by encouraging men to discuss their individual risk and testing options with their doctor.
Published 23/04/2009
Prostate cancer tests a matter for men and their GPs, says Prostate Cancer Foundation
Sydney, March 2009: The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) says two recent large scale studies into the risks and benefits of testing for prostate cancer risk1,2 show the importance of men discussing these issues with their general practitioner.
Published 26/03/2009
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.
Published 3/03/2009
Australia's Biggest Truly National Fishing Competition
The Pirtek Fishing Challenge is a competition open to everyone in each State and Territory across the country.
The aim of the Pirtek Fishing Challenge is to raise $100,000 for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. Stephen Dutton, General Manager of Pirtek Fluid Systems Pty Ltd, commented, “The demographic of Pirtek’s national workforce, customers and suppliers is predominantly male which made our decision to support the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia an easy one.