Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia

In case you missed it, last night we recognised Hire A Hubby's $1m contribution to PCFA’s work over the past decade. The story, broadcast nationally on A Current Affair, featured advocate and champion Jen Berton and her children, Kai and Beth. Jen became known to us in 2021, after she sent an email asking us why Australian men weren’t being encouraged to undergo PSA testing for prostate cancer. Her husband Mike was diagnosed with the disease at age 51 and died just 22 months later. He had no symptoms. We spoke to Jen last night after the story aired and she repeated what she’s said many times, “If we save just one life”. Thanks to everyone in the PCFA community who helps us do that. ❤️ Steve Callister AM Brendan Green Anne Savage Janet R. Graeme Sams Janyne Moore Amie Meehan Ryan van Haalen Sarah Forster

Anyone who has ever tried to organise a fundraising event involving children, animals, or automobiles will know it’s not easy.    And that’s why we’re blown away to announce that this year’s Cruise for the Cause in Darwin has just raised $40,944 for our work.    Our congratulations go to Founder and Organiser of the event, Dan Leather, who is well known for running at full throttle on all cylinders, 366 days a year.    Dan has been supporting us via the Cruise since 2019, Darwin’s biggest hot rod, classic car and vintage motorcycle event. In total, the Cruise for the Cause has raised a whopping $263k for our work, supporting NT men with prostate cancer.    Cheers to the many car and motorcycle lovers who turned out on the day to make it real – we’re grateful for the difference you make.    We’re already looking forward to next year - save the date and we’ll see you there – 1 June 2025. 

This week is World Continence Week, with the theme ‘Let’s Talk’.   The campaign is a high priority for PCFA, with around 1 in 10 men in our community reporting significant concerns as a result of urinary incontinence.   In response, today we're hosting a national call-in day to provide expert information and advice.   Our Specialist Nurses will be fielding calls until 6pm this evening and are ready to assist. In fact, we're ready to assist every day - if you have concerns about the side effects of prostate cancer, we can help. Just call 1800 22 00 99. 💙

Western Sydney priest Father David Catterall has had male breast cancer, Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, and a double whammy of prostate cancer. Today he’s halfway to reaching his target of 30kms in our Walk for Him, and we’re doubling down to cheer him on by matching all donations to the campaign. “Thank God for medical intervention and the skills of the medical world,” he says. “I’m overwhelmed by the support…it gives me great heart.” We’re proud to embrace Fr David and others in our community during the Walk for Him for Men’s Health Week. Big cheers to the champions at Tyrepower for doubling all donations today. Get onboard here folks and pay forward a future free of prostate cancer > www.walkforhim.org.au #walkforhim #menshealthweek #dollarmatchday

What does exercise have to do with prostate cancer? Quite a lot, according to new research from Australia and abroad. In fact, international researchers following more than 57,000 men have found increases in cardiorespiratory fitness can significantly reduce men's risks of prostate cancer. Find out more in our special webcast for Men’s Health Week, hosted by Katie Clift with guest panelists Robert Newton Edith Cowan University, Andrew Bills of SA Power Networks, and Warren Foster, the founder of WazaConda. Watch now 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/gfFVP9R7 #walkforhim #menshealthweek #prostatecancer #healthandwellbeing #exercise #lifestyle may:be

Men’s Health Week begins today and we are marking the start of our Walk for Him campaign, with a special message from PCFA Chief of Mission and Head of Research Professor Jeff Dunn AO. Hundreds of men and women across Australia will tackle 25km this week to raise awareness of prostate cancer, as the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the country. Together we’re taking strides to save lives. www.walkforhim.org.au #menshealthweek #prostatecancer #walkforhim Professor Jeff Dunn AO Joanne Jones Seiko Humble Fiona Dyball Pausha Steele Anne Savage Laura Gillett Sven Kolesarić Gary Hughes Jai Ho Hannah Lunnay Bernard Riley Sally Sara Russell Briggs Melissa Caruso Mitch Witherington Mark Jensen Linley Watson Stephen Milton Tracey Gardner

Every 20 minutes, an Aussie man is diagnosed with prostate cancer. Take strides to save lives—sign up and wear your support proudly with a free T-shirt when you raise just $100! Available for the first 250 people to raise over $100 only! Get in quick. www.walkforhim.org.au #WalkForHim #MensHealth #prostatecancer #ProstateCancerAwareness #MensHealthWeek #PCFA #fundraise #menshealthweek24

“I was fit and healthy and had no symptoms … it was a whirlwind, mentally and physically.” Our thanks to survivor and champion Paul Bain for sharing his story to advocate with us for more PCFA Specialist Nurses. With 70 men in our community diagnosed every day, the need has never been so great. Watch now. #prostatecancernurses #nursing #prostatecancer #cancersurvivors Anne Savage Professor Jeff Dunn AO Sally Sara Melissa Caruso Russell Briggs Kirsty Tonkin Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand Australian College of Nursing (ACN) Cancer Nurses Society Of Australia (CNSA)

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia. Register for Walk for Him and get your free T-shirt when you raise $100 to support research and awareness! Available for the first 250 people to raise over $100 only! Get in quick. www.walkforhim.org.au   #WalkForHim #MensHealth #prostatecancer #ProstateCancerAwareness #MensHealthWeek #PCFA #fundraise #menshealthweek24 

Never more needed than now: Prostate cancer nurses save the system In today’s edition of The Australian, our Director of Nursing Sally Sara highlights the important role PCFA nurses play in reducing avoidable Emergency Department presentations and supporting a strong health system. The report focuses on a groundbreaking study by researchers at the The University of Queensland demonstrating that PCFA Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurses contribute to a 60% reduction in Emergency Department presentations among men living with prostate cancer. The independent research also found that PCFA specialist nurses save the healthcare system up to $20m every year. We’re extremely proud of the work we do supporting Australian men and families. 💙 Our thanks to survivor and champion Paul Bain for featuring in the story. Read the full story here > https://lnkd.in/ggMrQFw2 Anne Savage Russell Briggs Bernard Riley Melissa Caruso Kirsty Tonkin