Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia

Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia Australia’s leading community-based organisation for prostate cancer research, awareness, and support

As the nation’s predominant charity fund for Australian-based prostate cancer research, we exist to protect the health of existing and future generations of men in Australia and to improve quality of life for Australian men and families impacted by prostate cancer. PCFA relies on the generosity of individuals, the community and partnerships to carry out our essential work. For information about how you can help, visit www.pcfa.org.au

Brian was diagnosed with prostate cancer after a PET scan and biopsy — but he wasn't alone in his circle. 🤨"At the same ...
09/06/2026

Brian was diagnosed with prostate cancer after a PET scan and biopsy — but he wasn't alone in his circle. 🤨

"At the same time I was diagnosed, my best friend had his tests done, which resulted in him requiring radiation with seed implants. He had side effects that lasted for an extended period, and he still has a couple.” 😞

The experience opened his eyes to the level of support for men going through a diagnosis. 🧑‍⚕️

"I believe prostate cancer is not properly understood, along with the treatments. Support for men is limited. The mental side was hard for me even though I'm one of the lucky ones in capturing an early detection.”😰

Fortunately, Brian had someone in his corner. 🙌

"I was lucky to have a mentor — a previous boss — assist me with the mental side of dealing with my diagnosis. He belongs to a support group, which I often assist with fundraising.” 😌

"I'm recently divorced, so it's just me, with support from my daughter and friends.” 💙

Now, he's channelling that experience into action — on foot this Men’s Health Week. 👟

"My walk target is 200km. So far I've walked 172. This also assists with my other goal of losing weight as per my specialist's advice, so I've lost around 20kg, which has other benefits as well.” 🤩

"My fundraising target started at $500, then I raised it to $1,500. I've now raised $1,788 and still going.” 🤯

"My message is for men to drop the 'man image' and start looking after themselves. Go see a GP, have a discussion, get the appropriate tests. Talk to people, start the conversation, and if it gets too much, seek appropriate advice.” 💪

This Men's Health Week, Brian is walking to make sure no man has to figure it out alone. ❤️

You can too. Signup now at walkforhim.org.au 👊

“Early detection can change everything.” 🙌 This Men’s Health Week, Jay is walking in memory of her dad, David, who passe...
05/06/2026

“Early detection can change everything.” 🙌

This Men’s Health Week, Jay is walking in memory of her dad, David, who passed away from prostate cancer in 2022, nine years after his diagnosis. 🥺

“I’m taking part in Walk for Him in memory of my dad, David, who passed away from prostate cancer in 2022. He was such a huge part of my life, and losing him has been the hardest thing I have ever had to go through. 💙

“He fought for nine years, which is something I am so proud of. 💪

“For me, this walk is a way to honour him, keep his memory alive, and raise awareness around prostate cancer and men’s health. 🥰

“If sharing our story encourages even one man to get checked or one family to have an important conversation earlier, then that is all I could hope for. 🙏

“My message to men is: please get checked. Please don’t put it off, and please don’t wait until something feels seriously wrong. Early detection can change everything. 💯

“And to families, I’d say: have the hard conversations, encourage the men you love to look after their health, and don’t underestimate how important awareness is.” 👏

Jay will be walking alongside her two best friends, Alex and Alicia, who supported her family throughout David’s diagnosis. 👟💙

Jay, your dad would be so proud of you. 🫶

Help carry David's memory with Jay every step of the way. 👊

Head to www.walkforhim.org.au and sign up today 💙

This is Craig and his young family 🥰 “I was diagnosed with prostate cancer last year, quite by accident. A trip to the G...
02/06/2026

This is Craig and his young family 🥰

“I was diagnosed with prostate cancer last year, quite by accident. A trip to the GP about something totally unrelated led me to a blood test which identified elevated PSA levels, which led to a range of tests, which led to a cancer diagnosis. 😟

“I had no symptoms, felt healthier than I had in decades, and had a far better work-life balance than perhaps I’d had at any other time in my entire working life. 😯

“Diagnostic tools are misunderstood to be intrusive and uncomfortable, even though the reality is that a simple blood test is the first step. 💯

“So, while prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in Australia, it might be one of the least discussed or understood. I hope I can make a difference to that. 🙏

“The PCFA has the noble ambition of zero deaths due to prostate cancer in Australia. I’d like to add an ambition of zero Australian men taking on this battle alone, and I hope my efforts can add to that in a small way. 💙

“As a prostate cancer survivor, I would like to help others have access to the kind of support that I had - through a truly turbulent time. 💪

“Let’s amp up the noise this Men’s Health Week around prostate cancer to encourage men to get tested regularly, and let’s be generous with our time and money to make sure more men are supported in their battles.” 📢

Thank you Craig for walking the walk and sharing your story. 👏

Get behind Walk for Him this Men's Health Week and help families just like Craig's. 👊

Head to www.walkforhim.org.au and sign up today 💙

“Don’t wait for symptoms. Get tested.” 💪 “I’ve always had annual checks because my father died from prostate cancer, but...
28/05/2026

“Don’t wait for symptoms. Get tested.” 💪

“I’ve always had annual checks because my father died from prostate cancer, but this diagnosis still came as a shock. I had no obvious symptoms, which is why my message to other men is simple: get tested. 💙

“I’m an avid cyclist and I felt fit and healthy, so being diagnosed with prostate cancer was the last thing I expected. 😟

“It’s a reminder that you don’t have to feel unwell to have something serious going on. 💯

“My PSA had been climbing steadily, but nothing unusual. Then in January this year, aged 64, my PSA jumped to 7.9. By February, it was 8.1, so it was straight to a urologist. 🩺

“The next step was a prostate biopsy, which gave me a Gleason score of 9, and a recent PET CT showed that the cancer was contained within the prostate. 🫤

“My urologist has told me to keep living as normally as possible, and that’s what I’m trying to do. Staying active is good for my mental health, and raising awareness gives me something positive to focus on. 💪

“I’m not sure what I’ll be able to do during Walk for Him this Men’s Health Week, as I may be recovering from surgery, but I still want to do what I can to raise awareness and funds for other men and families impacted by prostate cancer. 🙌

“If there’s one thing I want other men to take from my story, it’s this: don’t wait for symptoms. Get tested.” 🙏

Big thanks Ian for walking the talk and taking action for the men we love. 👏

Friends, get behind us for Men’s Health Week and help save lives. 👊

Simply go to www.walkforhim.org.au and sign up now 💙

"Don’t mess with prostate cancer." 💙Geoff's prostate cancer journey began during COVID, right after he had been success...
26/05/2026

"Don’t mess with prostate cancer." 💙

Geoff's prostate cancer journey began during COVID, right after he had been successfully treated for throat cancer. 😟

After two close friends died from the disease, Geoff knew he wanted to act quickly and do everything he could to get through it. 👍

"I was having quite a run of poor luck. 😩

“My throat cancer treatment involved chemotherapy and radiation, so I thought prostate cancer treatment would be a walk in the park - it wasn't. 😐

“I was very fortunate to have access to some quite amazing doctors and a private hospital that was doing its best during the COVID lockdown in Melbourne. 😊

“Once I had been diagnosed, I wanted to have the surgery as quickly as possible. 😟

“Not long before this, two of my close friends had died from prostate cancer, and I didn’t want to join them. 😔

“I remember my doctor calling me with the news that I had to have a radical prostatectomy. 😐

“I was given a few choices, as we all are, and I chose robotic surgery because I thought it would be the easiest and most effective option for me. 🙂

“The surgery went smoothly and according to plan, and I returned home to recuperate. 😊

“I was fortunate to regain my continence fairly rapidly with the help of a lovely older physio, who taught me the proper way to do my pelvic floor exercises. 😊

“She used to say, ‘Nuts to guts, my boy. That’s how you do it!’ 💪

“Well, it worked, and I was soon only getting up once a night for a p*e. 😄

“I’m pleased to say I’m now recovered as fully as possible and doing everything that a retired bloke should be doing. 😍

“If I have any message for men facing this terrible cancer, it would be to not mess with it! 😐

“Listen to the experts, like PCFA. Don’t rely on rubbish you see and hear on social media. 💙

“Act fast, and if you do, prostate cancer can be treated successfully.” 😊

Congratulations, Geoff, on your recovery and for getting back on the bike to share your story and help other men and their families. 🏍️👏

If you need someone to talk to about prostate cancer, PCFA is here for you: 1800 22 00 99. 😊💙

“My aim from the beginning was to kill the mongrel and get on with life." 💪Len was diagnosed with Gleason 9 aggressive p...
21/05/2026

“My aim from the beginning was to kill the mongrel and get on with life." 💪

Len was diagnosed with Gleason 9 aggressive prostate cancer in 2022, after living with symptoms for some time. 😔

At 70, he was retired and facing an aggressive cancer diagnosis that would test him physically, emotionally, and mentally. 🥺

“Fortunately, it was contained within the prostate, so I opted for radiation therapy over 41 days and started ADT almost straight away. 😟

“The ADT left me fatigued and affected me emotionally and physically. I felt like half the man I used to be. 😔

“During radiation, I had urinary and bladder problems, which progressively got worse. 🥺

“Three months later, I became quite ill, with painful urination and bleeding from my bowel. 😟

“A colonoscopy found a huge, aggressive ulcer on my bowel and lots of bladder scarring from the intensity of the radiation. 😔

“My urologist suggested hyperbaric treatment, so I spent every day for another six weeks undergoing treatment. 😮‍💨

“It was 90 per cent successful, and after months of feeling quite ill, I finally started to get relief. 🙏

“I’m alive, enjoying life as it is now, and my PSA is undetectable. 💙

Len and his wife have since moved to a lifestyle village, where he swims, walks and connects with other men who understand what he has been through. 😊

“I catch up with a few men every two weeks, where we chat and talk about life in general. 🙂

“My wife and I also got ourselves a beautiful cavoodle puppy. She's almost human and likes to help us with therapy. 🐶😊

“I have the best support system in my wife and family, and lots to live for. 🥰

“Dying isn’t an option. 💪

“Don’t ever give up. Fight the fight. Life’s worth it.” 💙

Congratulations, Len, on your recovery, your strength and for sharing your story to help others. 👏

This Men's Health Week, Len is supporting other men and their families affected by prostate cancer by participating in Walk for Him. 💪

Sign up today, raise $50 by June 9, and get your free t-shirt! www.walkforhim.org.au 💙

“I was diagnosed out of the blue accidentally in 2001, at age 47," Wayne says. 😯 "I was lucky that I had a really switch...
19/05/2026

“I was diagnosed out of the blue accidentally in 2001, at age 47," Wayne says. 😯

"I was lucky that I had a really switched on GP and she gave me a PSA test. 🙏

“It turned out to be a vicious cancer, so I went from being a healthy person one day, to someone whose life was under threat the next.” 😢

Former Treasurer and Deputy Prime Minister Wayne Swan says early detection saved his life. 💯

“What I didn’t know when I went into surgery was whether it had escaped my prostate. 😬

“Fortunately for me, it hadn't, so I had a complete recovery — and I’ve lived to see my kids grow up. At the time, my eldest was 17, my next was 12, and my youngest was only 7.” 🤞

Wayne’s father died from prostate cancer. Today, three of his four brothers have also been diagnosed. 😧

“The most important fact here is that at that time I had no idea that I was at significant risk of prostate cancer. 😞

“My father died a painful death from prostate cancer at age 67, but I didn’t know that gave me a 1 in 2 chance of having the disease myself. 🤕

“And today, there are around a million Australian men in that situation, who have a first-degree relative with prostate cancer, most of whom wouldn’t know they have a 1 in 2 chance of getting the disease. 😲

“It’s staggering that there has never been the same amount of funding put into awareness campaigns for prostate cancer as we’ve seen for other cancers. 💯

“We spend around $300 million per year for breast screening, but nothing for men with prostate cancer. 😢

“The time has come to seize the same momentum our mothers and sisters have fought for in the fight against breast cancer. 💪

“Men tend to look after their health less, but there has also been a small faction within the medical community who have opposed PSA testing and early detection. 👎

“Those attitudes and views are those of neanderthals and are doing enormous damage to the health of Australian men.” 👈

Last week we announced that Wayne has agreed to lead PCFA’s National Committee for the Elimination of Prostate Cancer — towards our goal of zero deaths. 🙌

“Knowledge saved my life, and I want to help give other men that chance,” he says. ❤️

We're with you all the way Wayne, and the time for change is now. 👊

Read more on our website: https://bit.ly/43docVE

"If my GP hadn’t added the PSA test, I’d probably be dead today,” Paul says. 🥺Today, at Parliament House in Canberra, we...
14/05/2026

"If my GP hadn’t added the PSA test, I’d probably be dead today,” Paul says. 🥺

Today, at Parliament House in Canberra, we took an important step forward in the fight for zero deaths. 👊🏼

Together with The Hon. Wayne Swan, The Hon. Jim Lloyd, Dan Repacholi MP, our ambassadors, advocates, supporters, and partners, we launched PCFA’s National Committee for the Elimination of Prostate Cancer to strengthen both survival and survivorship for you and the men you love. 💪🏼

Men like Paul remind us why this work matters. ❤️

“I was 50, fit and active, with no symptoms and no family history of prostate cancer. I only went to my GP for a routine check-up. 🫨

“My doctor added a PSA blood test, which revealed a dangerously high result. 😟

“Within weeks, I was diagnosed with aggressive Gleason score 9 prostate cancer. My doctors told me surgery was the only option and that the tumour needed to come out quickly. 😔

“I had my prostate removed in July. The surgery went well, but recovery was tough, with side effects that affected my confidence, my body, and my everyday life. 😢

“Bit by bit, with support, exercise and a lot of hard work, I started to get stronger again. 💪🏼

“You don't have to have symptoms to have a serious version of this thing. 😯

“My message to all my mates and their mates is: Ask your doctor for it.” 💯

Stories like Paul’s are exactly why this committee matters. 💙🙏🏼

If you can afford to contribute a tax-deductible donation to help drive this work, go to: https://giving.pcfa.org.au/

Read the coverage in today’s news or email us via [email protected] for a printable copy: https://www.pcfa.org.au/news-media/news/taskforce-for-zero-deaths-committee-for-the-elimination-of-prostate-cancer-launched-at-parliament-house/

“A Prostate Cancer Support Group provides an ear for them and helps blokes feel less alone.” 💙When Dennis was diagnosed ...
13/05/2026

“A Prostate Cancer Support Group provides an ear for them and helps blokes feel less alone.” 💙

When Dennis was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014, he didn’t know where to turn. 🫣

Now, the Ipswich prostate cancer survivor and Support Group Convenor has been recognised with PCFA’s prestigious Max Gardner Award for his outstanding service to men and families impacted by prostate cancer. 🎉

“I was 68 when I was diagnosed. 🤔

“My GP noticed my PSA had doubled over four months and referred me to a urologist. After further tests and biopsies, I was told I had prostate cancer. 😭

“At the time, I remember thinking, where do I go from here?

“That’s when I found the Ipswich Prostate Cancer Support Group, and it was the best things I could have ever done. 💙

“The help I received was unbelievable. I could sit down one-on-one, talk privately, ask questions, and hear from people who understood what I was going through. ☺️

“After my treatment, I knew I wanted to give something back. The group had helped me so much, and I didn’t want other men in Ipswich to go through prostate cancer without support. 💪

“That’s why I took on the Convenor role in 2018. 😍

“I make sure the group is supported. We talk openly, we listen, and we make sure men know that support is available. ❤️

“I also love getting out into the community, visiting markets, Men’s Sheds, Lions and Rotary Clubs, Bunnings, and local coffee and chat at events across the Scenic Rim. 👏

“In some areas, men don’t have a support group nearby, so going out to them really matters. 💙

“Receiving the Max Gardner Award was a real honour. I couldn’t believe it at first. 🤩

“But for me, it has always been about helping others. 🥰

“If my story encourages one man to get checked, ask questions, or reach out for support, then it’s worth sharing.” 💙

Congratulations, Dennis! Your dedication to supporting men and their families impacted by prostate cancer is truly inspiring and is making a difference to the lives of many. 🙌

To find a PCFA Support Group, please call 1800 22 00 99 or visit: https://www.pcfa.org.au/support/find-a-support-group/

“Prostate cancer can be frightening, especially at the start, but talking to others who understand can make a real diffe...
12/05/2026

“Prostate cancer can be frightening, especially at the start, but talking to others who understand can make a real difference.” 💪

When Bill was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2005 at the age of 50, he knew how important early detection could be. Bill lost his father to prostate cancer, and that experience made him vigilant about his own health. 💙

Now, after more than a decade of advocacy and leadership in the Geelong community, Bill has been awarded a prestigious Max Gardner Award for his outstanding service, including his long-standing contribution to the Geelong Prostate Cancer Support Group. 👏

“I was diagnosed in 2005 and had a radical prostatectomy. 👍

“My recovery wasn’t easy. I was out of action for three months with infections, and things weren’t healing properly. It was a real battle, but I got through it. 🙂

“Soon after my diagnosis, I joined the Geelong PCSG, and it became a real source of strength for me. 💙

“They answered a lot of my questions. Hearing how other men dealt with their situations helped prepare me for what might lie ahead. 🙂

“Not long after joining the group, I became part of PCFA’s inaugural Ambassador Program, a role I was proud to hold for 12 years. 👍

“Over time, I became more involved with the support group. I became Secretary in 2013, and in 2016, I stepped into the role of Convener. 🥰

“For me, one of the most important things we do is put men at ease. We reassure them that there are options and that there are ways of dealing with their situation. 💙

“Prostate cancer can be frightening, especially at the start, but talking to others who understand can make a real difference. 💪💙

“My message to other men is simple. Don’t be afraid to get tested. Understand your test results. Ask questions. Make yourself aware of what’s going on. 👍

“Receiving the Max Gardner Award was a total surprise, and I feel deeply honoured to have received it.” 💙

Huge congratulations, Bill! 🎉 Your dedication, leadership and unwavering commitment to supporting men and their families is truly inspiring. 🥰

To find a PCFA Support Group, please call 1800 22 00 99. We're here for you. 💪💙

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