Dr Phillip Stricker

After 26 years of managing prostate cancer I have learnt that it is critical to have the right treatment for the right patient at the right time. I am also very aware that outcomes need constant monitoring. With this in mind, I work with an amazing team that support me. We strive to deliver complete compassionate care, something we pride ourselves on. Over the last 20 years, the sophisticated research team that monitors our outcomes has helped us tailor treatments. This has enabled me to deliver evidence-based results in a very personal way. 

To evolve as a surgeon it has been indispensable to be involved in research. Science has been my greatest ally, allowing me to introduce, where indicated, the latest technologies in diagnostics and surgery. Yet, no matter how advanced we become the final treatment decision is for most of patients not an easy one. Helping a patient with his decision is very much a part of my job. I spend time with each patient and ensure that he and his family are fully informed about the treatments and their possible side effects. I also make sure they have a clear idea of the likely outcome that can be delivered.

Finally, I treat more than just the cancer. The highly skilled and dedicated people I am fortunate enough to work with, assist in providing care for the whole person, working to improve outcomes and quality of life. This integrative approach requires careful planning. I believe that tailoring the right treatment plan for my patients is crucial, and I have put much time into helping patients understand how to choose the right treatment.

Australian

• Australian Prostate Cancer Collaboration
• Australian Robotic Surgery
• Andrology Australia
• The Cancer Council of Australia
• Focal HIFU
• Garvan Institute
• The Lions Mens Health
• Mens Health Matters
• NSW Cancer Council
• Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia
• The Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand
• St Vincents
• St Vincents Clinic
• St Vincents Private Hospital
• daVinci Surgery

International

• American Cancer Society
• Cancer Help U.K.
• Focus Surgery
• The National Cancer Institue
• Medscape Urology
• National Cancer Control Network
• National Comprehensive Cancer Network
• University of Pennsylvania Cancer Centre
• National cancer institute
• PAACT
• The Prostate Forum
• US HIFU

Health professionals have a lead role to play in the fight against prostate cancer, creating awareness and promoting the merits of screening. As the symptoms of prostate cancer usually develop when the disease is advanced, General Practitioners in particular are a the frontline of early diagnosis.

The following resources are intended for Health Professionals.