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Forty-five-year-old Brisbane father-of-two Matt Granfield was diagnosed with prostate cancer in February 2025 after a routine blood test.

Matt’s routine health check found a so-called ‘old man’s disease’. He’s 45

Though he is young to be diagnosed with the type of cancer, vigilance and understanding the risks have changed the course of the Brisbane father’s life.

  • Courtney Kruk

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Eating fibre, replacing gas stoves and regular ejaculation are just some of the ways cancer experts are reducing their risk of developing the potentially deadly disease.

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Many of the myths around diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer are based on outdated methods.

Four common myths discouraging men from seeking prostate cancer screening

It’s the most frequently diagnosed cancer in Australian men after melanoma, with a one-in-five risk for men aged up to 85, but understanding of diagnosis is still vague. Here’s what to know.

  • Anna Moore
Former British prime minister David Cameron pictured in May.

Former British PM David Cameron reveals cancer diagnosis

Cameron disclosed his diagnosis in an interview to lend support to a British screening program for men most at-risk.

  • Tom Housden
Prostate cancer survivor Ross Hillier with his Holden van.

A simple test saved Ross’ life. A ’67 Holden panel van helps share his story

Ross Hillier was told he had developed prostate cancer on his 18th wedding anniversary. He says a simple test was the difference between life and death.

  • Michael Philipps
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in Australia with almost 29,000 cases diagnosed this year.

13 key questions about prostate cancer answered by a specialist

It’s the most common cancer diagnosis for Australian men, after melanoma, but receiving the news you have prostate cancer is a lot to take in. Here is where to start.

  • Phil Hilton
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Prostate cancer survivor Paul Guest advocated for continence bins at his work.

This simple addition to men’s toilets would help over 2.4 million Aussies

Sanitary bins are a common sight in women’s bathrooms, but most men’s public toilets lack bins that allow for incontinence products to be disposed of discreetly and hygienically. These people trying to change that.

  • Lauren Ironmonger
Former US president Joe Biden.

Biden undergoing radiation therapy to treat aggressive prostate cancer

The former US president has started radiation therapy after he was diagnosed in May with prostate cancer, which had spread to his bone.

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  • Paula Goodyer
Joe Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis has prompted many men to get a health check.

Prostate cancer can strike at any age. This is what to look out for during every decade

Prostate cancer is one of the most common diseases to affect men and the risk jumps with each decade of life. These are the red flags you need to be aware of.

  • Nick Harding