You wouldn't ignore a warning light.
Don't ignore YOU. It starts with a conversation and a blood test. That's it.
You wouldn't ignore a warning light.
Don't ignore YOU. It starts with a conversation and a blood test. That's it.
Every year, nearly
29,000 Australian men are diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Almost 4,000 lose their lives to it.
This page is here to make things a bit clearer. You’ll find information on who’s more at risk, what symptoms to look out for, and what a PSA test actually is.
the facts
Prostate Cancer in Australia statistics
Prostate cancer accounts for 30% of all cancers diagnosed in mates in 2025
Prostate cancer was the most diagnosed cancer in 2025
new cases of prostate cancer diagnosed in 2025
deaths from prostate cancer in 2025
diagnosed with prostate cancer were still alive 5 years after diagnosis (2017-2021)*
Data source: AIHW Cancer Data – Web report 2025. Please note that cancer incidence statistics from 2025 are projections
*adjusting for general mortality. Please note that survival statistics vary depending on the stage and grade of prostate cancer and individual circumstances.
We acknowledge and appreciate the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) for its valuable support of our prostate cancer research portfolio.
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Who should check
Are you in the higher risk group?
There’s no single cause of prostate cancer, but we do know some people are more likely to develop it than others.
Age is one of the biggest risk factors. Most prostate cancers are diagnosed in people over 50. If your father or brother has had prostate cancer, especially at a younger age, your own risk can be higher too. Certain inherited gene changes, including BRCA1 and BRCA2, can also increase risk.
People of African ancestry are also more likely to develop aggressive prostate cancer.
Having risk factors doesn’t mean you’ll definitely get prostate cancer. But knowing your risk can help you make informed decisions and catch things earlier if something does come up.
If you’re not sure where you sit, that’s probably reason enough to have a chat with your GP.
Over 50
Most prostate cancers are diagnosed in men over 50. Age is one of the strongest risk factors.
Family history
If your father or brother has had prostate cancer, especially at a younger age, your own risk is higher.
BRCA gene
Certain inherited gene changes, including BRCA1 and BRCA2, can increase your risk significantly.
the test
It's not what you're thinking
Let’s clear something up straight away. Checking your prostate health does not automatically mean “the finger up the bum test.”
For many people, the first step is just a blood test called a PSA test. PSA stands for Prostate Specific Antigen, which is a protein measured through a standard blood sample....Read More
Higher PSA levels can sometimes mean something’s going on, including prostate cancer. But PSA can change for lots of reasons, which is why doctors sometimes repeat the test or investigate further
before making any calls.
There’s also no single “normal” PSA level. Your age, family history and individual risk all play a role.
So if fear of an awkward appointment has been putting you off bringing it up with your doctor, it’s worth knowing that prostate health checks often start with a conversation and a blood test.
Book a GP appointment
Tell your GP you want to talk about prostate health. That's the whole brief. No preparation needed.
Complete a PSA Blood test
PSA stands for Prostate Specific Antigen. It's a standard blood test. Sit down, small needle, five minutes. Done.
Check your results, mate
Your GP will explain what your result means and whether any follow up is needed. Often it isn't. But now you know.
Need to know more?
Have a look at our plain-English guide to prostate health
real life stories
Mates who checked up on themselves.
These are three ordinary Australian men who found out in time. None of them expected it. All of them are glad they know. Watch their stories, then think about booking that appointment.
Tim Weale
44 at diagnosis
Stage 4 · Active surveillance
"Cancer does not have to define how you live your life."
Tim was fit, active and travelling Australia with his family when subtle symptoms he dismissed as ageing turned into a stage four diagnosis. The cancer had already spread to his Read More
bones and lungs. Rather than retreat, Tim threw himself into treatment — radiation, chemotherapy, hormone therapy — while continuing to work and stay active throughout. His PSA has since dropped from 154 to 0.01.
Tamas Szabo
42 at diagnosis
Active surveillance
"Prostate cancer doesn't only affect older men."
Tamas assumed prostate cancer was something that happened to older men. He was 42 when a high PSA result led to a biopsy that changed everything. FortunatelyRead More
the cancer had not spread. He underwent a robotic prostatectomy and needed no further treatment. Today he continues regular PSA monitoring and has helped raise close to a million dollars for prostate cancer research through Melbourne’s Biggest Ever Blokes Lunch.
Brad de Plater
50 at diagnosis
Active surveillance
"Early detection gave me options, time and my life."
Brad had no symptoms and an active lifestyle when a routine PSA test picked up prostate cancer. Because it was caught early and considered low risk, he began active surveillance Read More
rather than immediate treatment — a process he has lived with for 17 years. Cycling has become central to his physical and mental wellbeing, a “men’s shed on wheels” where honest conversations happen naturally. He has ridden over 10,000 kilometres and raised $60,000 for cancer research.
Hi, by the way. We’re ANZUP. We’ve spent years working in below the belt cancer research and clinical trials, and one thing we know for sure is this: when prostate cancer is found early, treatment options and outcomes are usually a whole lot better.
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