Special thanks to St. Vincent’s Private Hospital for hosting a Big Aussie Barbie and raising over $1,000 for prostate cancer. Several different volunteers showed their support and effort - Urology nurses, Nursing Education managers, Staff from all around the hospital and even staff family members. They even had some Rugby League Greats attend on the day -Brad “Freddy” Fittler, Trent Barrett, Chris Heighington and Beau Ryan.
In her article for the Australian Financial Review, Prostate treatment: when less is more, Jill Margo discusses the emergence of a new hybrid treatment for prostate cancer. Focal therapy is about to become available in Australia. It is still controversial, althoguh manhy consider it a welcome alternative to other more invasice treatments.
Recent developments in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have improved the ability of MRI to detect tumours, stage cancer and help in management decisions. They are also helping to more accurately target biopsies.
Key aspects
From diagnosis and treatment to rehabilitation and research, I believe my highly experienced team and I bring a multifaceted approach to understanding and helping our patients. A summary of these key aspects of that approach is available here in PDF format. If you are suffering from prostate cancer or have reason to believe you might be, you are welcome to contact us or, intially, complete our comprehensive second opinion form.
