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Funds raised this Dry July will help fund PCFA’s Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurses

About Us

We are Australia’s Number 1 charity for men and families impacted by prostate cancer.

When you support PCFA, your money goes to community and hospital-based Specialist Nurses and Australia’s only nationwide Prostate Cancer Specialist Telenursing Service.

With thanks to community donations, we provide much needed support and care no other organisation offers:

• We are there to answer the call when prostate cancer strikes.
• We are there to support men undergoing surgery and treatment.
• We are there to answer questions in the days and weeks after diagnosis.
• We are there to help families understand prostate cancer and its impacts.
• We are here to help you and your loved ones survive and thrive as much as possible after prostate cancer.

Why go Dry this July for us?
This year Australia will set an alarming record for the highest number of prostate cancers diagnosed in our nation’s history. More than 26,000 men will be diagnosed - at a rate of 72 men each day. We are the only national charity exclusively dedicated to funding life-changing research, awareness and support for men and their families impacted by the disease. Go Dry this July for PCFA so that all men and families have the support of PCFA.

Your donations are life-changing
$25 gives a newly diagnosed man a tailored information pack to help explain the road ahead.

$50 covers the cost of screening a newly diagnosed patient for depression and anxiety, ensuring he is referred for mental health support.

$100 can cover the cost of follow-up care and support, so that men and families have consistent care throughout their treatment.

$250 helps cover the cost of a community awareness presentation, so we can educate Australian men about genetic and family risks.

$500 covers the costs of training a new nurse on the harsh side-effects of treatment, so we can help men through their toughest challenges.

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Craig's Story

Craig Watts was diagnosed with prostate cancer at just 59 years old in August 2024.

“I had no symptoms whatsoever, but I noticed a bit of a lump in my groin,” Craig says.

“I thought it was a hernia, so I went to the doctor’s and got it checked out, and the doctor said we’d better look at that a bit closer.

“After a PSA test and a CT scan, my doctor told me: ‘you’ve got prostate cancer, and it had spread through your body’.

“That was a shock. It was probably the worst news that I had ever heard.

“The urologist referred me to an oncologist. I had a lot of doubt at this stage, and I was constantly thinking: am I going to die? How long do I have?

“She reassured me by saying, ‘What you have is treatable’. That helped me a hell of a lot.

“Given my age and how fit I was, she said we’d do a triple treatment. This included hormone therapy, Lucrin injections, and chemotherapy.

“My PSA has gradually decreased over the past six months, from 89 to 3.9. When I heard that number, I just burst into tears. I can’t explain to you the joy, happiness and relief I now feel.

“I’m not out of the woods yet, but it was so lovely to have some positive news for a change.

“I’m now a lot healthier. I now go to the gym once a week, and I’ve dramatically decreased my drinking. I also spoke with a PCFA Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse, who provided me with hope.

“With the support of my sister and my kids, along with my family, friends, and colleagues, I am proud to encourage Aussies to go Dry this July.

“Don’t take a day for granted. Just live each day as it comes, embrace the people around you. Look after your mental health. Open your heart, and don’t be afraid to tell people how much they mean to you.”


From 12 to 115 Nurses Transforming Prostate Cancer Care from 2024 Funds.

Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia now support 115 Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurses across Australia, helping to provide lifechanging care to men and families impacted by this disease.

The service first launched in 2012 with just 12 nurses and has continued to expand rapidly. Today, two in three men diagnosed with prostate cancer will be supported by a Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse.

Not only do specialist nurses support men at one of the most difficult times in their lives, helping them to understand their diagnosis, the treatment options available to them and care available, but research shows that the service contributes to a:

• 60% reduction in Emergency Department presentations,
• 56% reduction in specialist consultation times, and
• 63% reduction in missed medical appointments.

According to independent health economic analysis, for every $1 invested in PCFA’s Specialist Nursing Service, at least $1.62 is also created in social value.

In addition, new research has also highlighted just how beneficial specialist nursing support can be to men on hormone therapies for prostate cancer, helping to reduce higher risks of suicide and improve quality of life for those impacted.

Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia CEO Anne Savage said the study, published in the European Journal of Oncology Nursing, found that a multi-session mental health support program, led by nurses who specialise only in prostate cancer, was effective in helping men living with the disease to cope with quality of life concerns caused by the side-effects of their treatment.

“Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia, accounting for 16 per cent of all cancers diagnosed and nearly one in three of all cancers diagnosed among men,” Ms Savage said.

“Up to 50 per cent of all men diagnosed will undergo hormone therapy at some point during their treatment, significantly increasing their risks of depression and suicide.

“Around one in three Australian men with prostate cancer will experience anxiety and depression as a result of their diagnosis and treatment, contributing to a 70 per cent increased risk of suicide.

“The research demonstrated the effectiveness of a multi-session mental health support program provided by specialist nurses with specific training and experience in treating prostate cancer.

“Sessions were around 45 minutes in length, included distress screening at the start of each session and helped to educate participants about the psychological, physical, and sexual impacts of hormone therapy, providing patients with self-management strategies, exercise and dietary advice, and coping skills.

“In the absence of any other structured programs to support men on hormone therapies, these are very significant findings that speak to the critical role specialist nurses play in supporting Australian men with prostate cancer.”

Despite advances in research and access to Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurses, Ms Savage said more funding was still needed for the service to ensure men don’t miss out on support.

“This year we’re hoping to raise $800,000 from Dry July to help continue the work vital work of our six Dry July funded nurses,” Ms Savage said.

“A prostate cancer diagnosis is a major life stress, bringing with it physical, psychological, social and financial impacts.

“Concerningly, men with prostate cancer have a 70 per cent increased risk of suicide with one in four experiencing anxiety and up to one in five experiencing depression.

“Our nurses play a critical role in ensuring no man falls through the gaps.”

For more information about PCFA's Prostate Cancer Specialist Nursing Service and the impact of Dry July, visit www.prostate.org.au or phone 1800 22 00 99.

Huge boost to PCFA’s Prostate Cancer Specialist Nursing Service from Dry July 2024

I just wanted to tell you how grateful I am for your efforts to raise funds for the mission of Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia during Dry July.

With thanks to you, we’ve raised a remarkable $291,755 for PCFA’s Prostate Cancer Specialist Nursing Service.

You may have seen the news recently that around 16% of all cancers diagnosed in Australia are prostate cancer, including 1 in 3 cancers diagnosed among men. It’s a huge number, and our nurses are 100% committed to being there for the men in your community when a diagnosis strikes.

Our nurses play a really important role in supporting men and their loved ones in the fight against prostate cancer – helping men navigate their treatment and its myriad of side effects, making sure that no man walks alone.

On behalf of all the men in your community who will benefit from your sacrifice, thank you once again.

Russell Briggs

General Manager – Nursing Program

Phil's Story

Phil has one piece of advice for men with prostate cancer: meet with a PCFA prostate cancer nurse early on.

“I was 61 and not long retired when I was first diagnosed with prostate cancer in September 2022.”

His initial MRI scan suggested that there was no sign of cancer, so Phil underwent regular PSA testing to monitor for any changes.

Unfortunately that soon changed, and once prostate cancer was confirmed, he was scheduled to undergo a robotic prostatectomy in 2023.

“Once surgery was scheduled the urologist arranged for my wife and I to meet the prostate cancer specialist nurse.

“I can’t emphasise enough how incredibly helpful this was in our understanding of what challenges lay ahead.”

Prostate cancer nurses offer a quality of care that no other health professionals can provide, supporting men like Phil in the hours, days, weeks, and years after a diagnosis.

And through Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia’s Telenursing Service, more men and their loved ones can access support and expert advice.

“I want to do everything I can to help PCFA put more specialist nurses on the ground and expand their telenursing service.

“I know the difference it made for me, helping me get surgery-ready and prioritise my health during recovery.

“So why not go Dry this July – you’ll be helping save lives!”


Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia specialist nurses are supported by Dry July 2023 funds

Your fundraising for Dry July 2023 has supported Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia's hospital-based Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurses and life-changing Prostate Cancer Specialist Telenursing Service.

Thank you for your support and contribution to making a positive difference in the lives of people living with prostate cancer.

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