Help us shape the future care of men with prostate cancer and their families

Australian Prostate Cancer Research is calling for volunteers who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer or have a partner with prostate cancer to test a web-based, personalised prostate cancer support system.

A number of Australia's leading cancer organisations have developed a revolutionary online system to support men with prostate cancer. The site is called ‘PROSTMATE’ and provides men with prostate cancer and their families’ access to the latest research-validated information, personalised support and specialised programs. Users also have the opportunity to participate in research that will enhance their wellbeing and shape the future care of men with prostate cancer.

The need for this online intervention and support model was driven by men with prostate cancer who experienced limited support during this extremely difficult journey.

We are now seeking feedback to assist us in refining the system prior to the general public launch later this year.

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Mandate Leave Pass

Give the gift of health to the men in your lives and buy them a Mandate Leave Pass – It might just save his life!

HOW IT WORKS

Give the Mandate Leave Pass to the man/men in your life to take the afternoon off to go and see a GP for a general check up and then spend the rest of his day on a Man ”date”, doing something he loves with his mates.

HERE'S THE DEAL

For Women:

Women can be more comfortable talking about their health, we share so much – now it is time to encourage the men in our lives to have a check-up today – tomorrow may be too late. A Mandate Leave pass is a wonderful opportunity to talk to the man in your life. Buy the leave pass if you need to tempt him to make that appointment: every time he goes fishing or plays golf or does his thing, he knows he can thanks to you.

Get your Mandate Pass 

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Men's Health Week, June 10 to 16 2013 - Helping health services to help men and boys

Men's Health Week is different from many health promotion campaigns. Often you'll see campaigns that aim to shock, scare, compel or otherwise encourage people in the community to do 'more of this and less of that'.

We think that there is a real opportunity through Men's Health Week to empower people on the frontline of health to work with and reach out to local men and boys and find out what can they can mutually achieve to live more healthy lives where and as they live.

Local communities are the best placed to take a stand on the health issues that result in statistics like 'five times more males than females take their own lives each year' and 'men can expect to live four years less than women.'

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A Guide to Prostate Cancer and Intimacy

Prostate Cancer and Intimacy: Your Guide to a New Sexual Normal

Returning to sex after prostate cancer can be difficult. Following surgery and radiation treatments, many men experience declines in their sexual function, including impotency and lowered libido. Depending on factors such as age, erectile function before treatment, the type of treatment chosen and the extent of the cancer, the odds of returning to a "normal" sex life are 10 percent to upwards of 70 percent. However, this doesn't mean your sex life is gone — it's just different.

By reading this guide you're taking the first step toward regaining a healthy and satisfying intimate life with your partner. First we'll talk about why prostate cancer treatment so often leads to sexual dysfunction, then we'll look at what you can do to improve your recovery. Next you'll read tips for communication with your partner, and then get a list of questions to ask your doctor.

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T4DM - a study into whether diet and testosterone can prevent type 2 diabetes

What is the T4DM study?

T4DM is a study into whether diet and testosterone can prevent type 2 diabetes in men who have prediabetes and relatively low testosterone.

Researchers from the University of Adelaide will be recruiting about 1500 men who do not have diabetes across Australia to join the study. Study participation will last approximately 2 years.

Participants will receive free access to Weight Watchers and treatment with either testosterone or placebo. Why join?  Who can join?

The study is now open. Click here to join.