BSWRICS Prostate Cancer Service Directory
Being told you have cancer can be a difficult experience. This tool has been prepared to help you find services that may be helpful to you and your family during your experience with cancer.
We cannot give you advice about the best services to use. You need to discuss this with your doctors. However, we hope this information will help you know more about what is available for you in the Barwon South Western region.
Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer begins when abnormal cells in the prostate start growing in an uncontrolled way.
There is no single test to detect prostate cancer. Your GP may suggest you have a blood test or refer you to a Urologist for further investigations such as an imaging scan, rectal examination or biopsy.
For information about the services that can assist with your diagnosis please view our Prostate Cancer Directory – Diagnosis (PDF).
Treatment for prosate cancer may cause side effects. The severity and duration of side effects varies from person to person. Fortunately, there are many ways to reduce or manage side effects. In the first instance, it is important to discuss side effects with your treating team who will be able to provide the best advice on management.
For information about the services that can assist with managing your side effects please view our Prostate Cancer Directory – Managing Side Effects (PDF).
Cancer may cause you, and your family, to face a number of challenges and experience a range of emotions. It is important to access support if or when you need it.
For information about the services that can assist with support please view our Prostate Cancer Directory – Seeking Support (PDF).
There are different options for managing and treating prostate cancer. Your treating doctors will advise you of your options.
For information about the services that can assist with treatment please view our Prostate Cancer Directory – Treatment (PDF).
