THE Gloucester Prostate Cancer Support Group (GPCSG) aims to increase community awareness of the disease.
September is International Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and iconic landmarks such as Storey Bridge, Victoria Bridge, and Brisbane City Hall are being illuminated in blue to highlight this important issue.
“Blue September serves as a timely reminder to engage in crucial conversations about men’s health,” said Robert Tully, secretary of the GPCSG.
“If you are a male aged 60 or older, there is a strong possibility that you or someone you know will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point in your life.”
According to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Australian men, with approximately 20,000 new diagnoses and nearly 3300 deaths each year.
“Although the disease has one of the highest survival rates of any cancer, the side effects of treatment can be long-lasting and significantly impact men’s mental health,” Mr Tully said.
The Prostate Cancer Foundation encourages all men over the age of 50, or those over 40 with a family history of prostate cancer, to discuss testing for the disease with their GP as part of their regular health check-up.
“Please don’t delay what you could do today; get checked now.”
By Wendy BUSWELL
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