Prostate cancer awareness: lessons from men who haven’t been diagnosed

PCFA
By Dr Wendy Winnall – PCFA Research Team

Man living in outside metropolitan areas in Australia

Men living in outside metropolitan areas in Australia have a higher risk of dying from prostate cancer. There is some evidence that these men are being diagnosed at a later stage, with more advanced prostate cancer. This could be improved by better awareness of prostate cancer in the countryside. A new Australian study has interviewed undiagnosed men to hear their perspectives on prostate cancer. This study has uncovered barriers to prostate cancer awareness and early detection for Australian men.

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