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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

02/11/2026

This is Will and his little boy Alfie. 🥰

"The most basic goal in life is to put as much time as possible between today and your last day. It sounds simple. It becomes a very sharp focus when a doctor tells you that you have a disease that can’t be cured.

"I was 42, fit and happy, when I went to my GP for the results of an MRI on a sore hip. I was expecting a chipped bone or some torn cartilage. Instead, there were white spots on the scan. Prostate cancer had already spread to my bones. Stage 4.

"That was more than six years ago. I’ve counted every day since, and I plan to keep counting for a long time yet."

A survivor and champion, Will is among the finest and most fierce supporters you will find on prostate cancer in this country. ❤️

Read more in this Nine News story, and share it with others: https://www.nine.com.au/australia-news/sa/i-ll-keep-fighting-for-the-nurses-who-help-men-like-me-20261031-p61a2l.html

29/10/2026

This adventurous bloke, Ash, recently clocked up to 20,000 steps a day overseas. 💪

Not bad after 20 radiation treatments for prostate cancer. 👏

“My prostate cancer was caught early after my GP noticed my PSA levels were rising,” Ash says. 👍

“He said it's been rising from 3 or something to 5. He said I'd better see the specialist. He was very good GP. 😃

“After the tests, I found out I had prostate cancer. I wanted to have a think about it before deciding what to do. 👍

“I contacted one of PCFA’s Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurses for information about treatment options. 🙂

“He gave me some really good tips, and he sent me some very helpful information. I read them all over before I did. 💙

“I only had radiation treatment. Twenty treatments over four weeks.

“I've got three daughters, and two of my daughters came with me for some of the treatment. So they were looking after me. 🥰

“The radiation doesn't actually hurt or anything. It's just the aftereffects because it's so close to your bowel and your waterworks.

“Everyone that finished their radiation got to ring the bell. Everyone clapped in the waiting room! ❤️

“A couple of weeks after the radiation finished, my PSA reading was down to 2.1, and now after three months, I'm down to 1! It seems to be working. 👏

“All the nurses and all the staff there were fantastic. 💙

“Mine was caught early, so I was lucky.” 👍

Check out Ash right next to his treatment centre's Tree of Hope after finishing radiation. 🥰

“I had a hard job trying to find a spot to put my leaf on it!” 😂

Double thumbs up on celebrating a massive milestone, Ash, and keep on walkin'! 👍👍

Need trusted information on prostate cancer? Call us on 1800 22 00 99.💙

27/10/2026

“I feel fitter than ever, but tomorrow I’m having robotic prostatectomy for prostate cancer.”

Meet Brent. He’s 55, a husband, father of two, and was diagnosed with prostate cancer just six weeks ago.

“I’ve always been active. I love running, cycling, swimming and hiking. I never sit still. 😊

“I felt invincible. I had no symptoms, no warning signs and honestly felt fitter than I did 10 years ago.

“But prostate cancer runs in my family. My dad and all my uncles have had it, so I’ve been getting regular PSA blood tests since turning 50.

“Over the past two years, my PSA levels had been rising. Then my doctor called because they’d jumped again. Further tests confirmed prostate cancer. 😟

“It was a shock. I knew my family history, but never really believed it would happen to me. It’s still hard to say the words.

“My wife Cindy has been incredible. Our sons are Joshua, 24, and Luke, 22. At first, I didn’t want to tell them because I didn’t want them to worry. 🥰

“But Cindy encouraged me to be open. I want my boys to understand our family history and know how important it is to look after their health. 💙

“Now, just six weeks after my diagnosis, I’m preparing for surgery tomorrow. I may be anxious, but my family is behind me.

“Talking to doctors, nurses and people who’ve been through prostate cancer has really helped me stay positive. I’m even planning to learn the ukulele while I recover! 😄

“We’ll spend money on clothes, concerts, beers or meals with mates, but how often do we put 20 minutes aside for our health? 🤔

“I’m sharing my story because I want other men to realise that feeling healthy doesn’t mean there’s nothing wrong.

“Don’t put your health last. Talk to your GP, understand your family history, and discuss PSA testing. 💙

“Health is the number one thing, and it’s often something that is left to last.”

Thank you, Brent, for sharing your story. Please wish him well for surgery, and send your best to Cindy, Joshua, and Luke. 🙌

Need support? Our Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurses are here to help: 1800 22 00 99. 💙

26/10/2026

Remember the men we've lost. Protect the men still with us. pcfa.org.au/dayofaction 💙

22/10/2026

“My nurse taught me not to give up."

Meet Tony. He was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer at 75, and for six weeks, he was so terrified of dying that he refused to go to bed.

“I was terrified that if I fell asleep, I wouldn’t wake up. 😟

“Night after night, I sat in front of the television, frightened and unable to see much of a future for myself. 😔

“Then I met my Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse. 💙

“She encouraged me to exercise, introduced me to a PCFA Prostate Cancer Support Group and helped me understand that having cancer didn’t mean my life was over. 🙂

“I met other men going through the same thing. We shared our experiences, developed friendships and helped each other through some very dark days.

“That support changed my life. 🥹

“My specialist nurse understands my treatments, explains my tests and knows where to find the right support. Most importantly, she knows how to talk to me.

“She makes me confront my own mortality while reminding me I still have plenty to fight for. 💙

"I've also attended the funerals of eight friends he's met through his prostate cancer journey.

“Losing those friends has been incredibly difficult. My nurse has helped me put those losses into perspective and find the strength to keep going.

“Without her, I honestly don’t know where I’d be. 🥺

“Instead, I have purpose, friendships and someone I can turn to when things get tough. 🥹

“This shouldn’t be about which organisation receives the funding. It should be about protecting the care men like me depend on and ensuring the next generation of nurses has the expertise to provide it.

“My nurse taught me not to give up.” 👍

Thank you, Tony, for sharing your powerful story in The Australian this week and for standing up for our Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurses. 💙

Stand with Tony and back our nurses: pcfa.org.au/dayofaction

Need someone to talk to? Please know you're not alone: 1800 22 00 99. 💙

16/10/2026

“Earlier this year, I underwent five hours of robotic surgery for prostate cancer. There are plenty of experiences I would recommend from my years touring with Australian Crawl and appearing on Getaway, but this would not be one of them."

Yesterday, David Reyne joined us at Parliament House for the Big Aussie Day of Action, standing alongside PCFA Specialist Nurses, men and families to call for the protection of specialist prostate cancer care.

David’s message is personal — but his concern reaches far beyond his own experience.

“Fortunately, I came through well. I have spoken about the shadow cancer casts over your life, and the appreciation that comes when you can look ahead again.

“But my experience is only one version of this disease.

“For some Australian men, prostate cancer is already advanced when it is found. Treatment can continue for years, with appointments, scans and difficult decisions becoming part of everyday life.

“These men are working, raising families, caring for partners and making plans. They deserve specialist support that helps them keep doing those things.

“For a man facing years of treatment, knowing someone understands his history and is there to help can mean an enormous amount.”

With the government threatening to withdraw funding for PCFA’s Specialist Nursing Service at the end of June next year, David has joined our campaign calling on the Minister to change his mind.

“Things don’t need to be so reckless.”

Well said, David, well said.

Get involved 👉 https://pcfa.org.au/dayofaction

14/10/2026

“Without Sally, I don’t know where we would be today.” 💙

Today, on our Big Aussie Day of Action, Col and his wife Julie are standing up to protect specialist prostate cancer nurses across Australia: www.pcfa.org.au/dayofaction

When Col was diagnosed with stage four metastatic prostate cancer in 2020, he and his wife Julie faced an overwhelming journey of uncertainty, treatment and fear.

After eight rounds of chemotherapy and 40 radiation treatments, Col's cancer is now under control, but remains incurable.

Throughout it all, PCFA Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse Sally has been by their side.

“When the social worker got us on to Sally, it was like a light at the end of a tunnel,” Col says.

“Everything became a lot clearer, and we felt a lot better because it's not just a physical journey; it's a mental journey as well.”

Sally has helped coordinate Col's care, navigate treatment options and provide vital emotional support to the couple.

“Having someone with specialist prostate cancer knowledge there to guide us made such a difference,” Julie says.

“Having that specialist support helped us navigate this treatment and made everything feel much more manageable.”

Today, on our Big Aussie Day of Action, Col and Julie are standing alongside men and families across Australia calling on the Federal Government to protect specialist prostate cancer nursing care.

With Commonwealth funding for 96 PCFA Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse positions set to end in June 2027, the future of this vital support is at risk.

Col knows what losing these nurses could mean for men and families facing prostate cancer, particularly in regional communities.

“There definitely is a need for the prostate nurses to stay funded as they are now.”

Today, we're standing up for Col, Julie and every Australian family who deserves access to specialist prostate cancer nursing care.

💙 Stand up, share your story and help protect our nurses.

👉 pcfa.org.au/dayofaction-standup

14/10/2026

Terry’s first conversation with a Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse happened while he was on his way to a PET scan earlier this year.

“I had just been diagnosed, and things were moving quickly. 🫨

"Frankly, all I needed was someone who could help me understand what was coming next. 😟

“The conversation I had with them was priceless. 🙂

“The nurse gave me more background on what to expect and helped make sense of what I was facing. 👍

“It was incredibly reassuring. 💪

“That’s what these nurses do so well. They help bring the whole picture together without telling you what decision to make. 😊

“They give you a balanced understanding of your options so you can make those decisions for yourself. 👍

“Their support didn’t stop after that first conversation. 💙

“Throughout it all, they’ve been there - through post-surgery follow-up, consultations and ongoing communication. ☺️

“I’m forever thankful for the care I’ve received. 🫶

“The Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurses are incredible advocates for their patients. Their expertise, understanding and continuity of care make a real difference.” 💙

Thank you, Terry, for sharing what our nurses mean to you. 🥰

Ahead of tomorrow’s Big Aussie Day of Action, stand up and protect our nurses. 💙

pcfa.org.au/dayofaction-standup

13/10/2026

Hugged.
Cried.
Wondered.

That’s how Ian and his wife, Karen, describe some of the hardest days they have faced since Ian was diagnosed with aggressive stage 4B metastatic prostate cancer in November 2021. 😔

During those moments of fear and uncertainty, Ian’s PCFA Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse became an essential source of support for them both. 💙

“It was quite a surprise and frightening because I had always looked after my health. I went through chemotherapy and radiation treatment, which had an immense impact on my overall health. 😟

“I’m now on androgen deprivation therapy and will be for the rest of my life. 😔

“The support of my Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse has been essential. 💙

“When we moved from Brisbane to Bargara, they helped me find an oncologist in Bundaberg and provided emotional and psychological support. 🙂

“They referred me to a psychologist and an exercise specialist, and helped reassure me that I was receiving the best treatment for my cancer. 😊

“The Specialist Nurse has been essential in my life and that of my wife. 😍

“Cancer has a dramatic effect on families and partners too. There have been many days when my wife and I have hugged, cried and talked about what our future might look like. 🥹

“I’ve also experienced bouts of depression and dark thoughts that I had never experienced before. My nurse helped connect me with a psychologist who helped me work through those feelings and develop a more positive mindset. 🙂

“I would not have known that support was available otherwise. 😌

“The Specialist Nurses understand the psychological and emotional impact of prostate cancer in a way I don’t believe a general nurse can. 🙂

They connect with the patient, and that is so important for our wellbeing.” 💙

Thank you, Ian and Karen, for showing what it means to have a Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse in your corner. 🙂

Add your message: pcfa.org.au/dayofaction

08/10/2026

“Be bold and bring a bigger bucket to the fire.” 🔥

That’s the powerful message from Mac, who this week wrote an open letter to the Federal Minister for Health, The Hon. Mark Butler, urging him to reconsider withdrawing funding from PCFA’s Prostate Cancer Specialist Nursing Service.

Diagnosed on Anzac Day, Mac is undergoing chemotherapy and dual hormone therapy.

“I don’t do Dr Google or spend hours on YouTube watching prostate cancer videos because I don’t need to; I have a Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse." 👍

Mac regularly contacts his PCSN with questions about his treatment, symptoms and side effects, knowing he can rely on her expertise and reassurance.

“She is my go-to, who reliably provides clarity and relevant, helpful information as symptoms arise or intensify. 🫶

“Without my PCSN, I would feel disconnected. She is the link between my oncologist and my family. She is a vital part of the team in this fight. 💪

“Without her, I’d feel a bit lost at times." 🥰

In his letter (which you can read here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19tZSDZej1/), Mac calls on the Federal Government not only to protect funding for PCFA’s Prostate Cancer Specialist Nursing Service, but to strengthen its investment in this vital care.

“Rather than pour funds from one small bucket into another, Minister Butler, please be bold and bring a bigger bucket to the fire.” 💙

Thank you, Mac, for sharing your experience and standing up for Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurses and the thousands of men and their families they support.

Add your voice ahead of PCFA’s Big Aussie Day of Action on 15 October.

👉 https://www.pcfa.org.au/dayofaction/

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