Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in our community. It is estimated 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed during their lifetime. This means around 17,000 men are diagnosed in Australia every year, with more than half of the diagnoses occurring in men over the age of 60. Every year prostate cancer also kills more than 3,000 men in Australia. Having a family history of prostate cancer such as a father, brother or uncle, can significantly increase your own risk.

Prostate cancer often has no symptoms which makes early detection difficult. Making an appointment with your GP for discussion is central to see whether you warrant any further evaluation. Your GP may recommend a PSA blood test and digital rectal examination which can help identify whether you are at higher risk and need a referral to see a specialist in this field who is called a Urologist.

Your Urologist may recommend an MRI scan of the prostate which will further aid in the diagnosis of prostate cancer. This test, when ordered by a Urologist, will attract a Medicare rebate and is therefore subsidised by the Australian Government.  If there are any concerning findings on the MRI, a biopsy of the prostate will be required. Recent advances in techniques and equipment allow for this to be carried out painlessly at Nepean Private Hospital as a day surgical procedure. 

If prostate cancer happens to be diagnosed, your Urologist will work within a group of local Specialists to explore for you the best available state of the art treatment options that are available.  Please be assured you will receive compassionate and high-quality care from the Penrith medical community throughout all stages of your treatment journey.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in our community. It is estimated 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed during their lifetime. This means around 17,000 men are diagnosed in Australia every year, with more than half of the diagnoses occurring in men over the age of 60. Every year prostate cancer also kills more than 3,000 men in Australia. Having a family history of prostate cancer such as a father, brother or uncle, can significantly increase your own risk.

Prostate cancer often has no symptoms which makes early detection difficult. Making an appointment with your GP for discussion is central to see whether you warrant any further evaluation. Your GP may recommend a PSA blood test and digital rectal examination which can help identify whether you are at higher risk and need a referral to see a specialist in this field who is called a Urologist.

Your Urologist may recommend an MRI scan of the prostate which will further aid in the diagnosis of prostate cancer. This test, when ordered by a Urologist, will attract a Medicare rebate and is therefore subsidised by the Australian Government.  If there are any concerning findings on the MRI, a biopsy of the prostate will be required. Recent advances in techniques and equipment allow for this to be carried out painlessly at Nepean Private Hospital as a day surgical procedure. 

If prostate cancer happens to be diagnosed, your Urologist will work within a group of local Specialists to explore for you the best available state of the art treatment options that are available.  Please be assured you will receive compassionate and high-quality care from the Penrith medical community throughout all stages of your treatment journey.