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Prostate cancer

Studies show that 90 percent of men diagnosed with prostate cancer will live for at least 10 years without treatment, and many for more than 20 years.

Prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in New Zealand and the third most common cause of cancer death. 

However, many men are confused about prostate cancer testing and treatment. 

New resources are being developed to help men and their families understand the benefits and risks of tests and treatment, so they can make informed decisions.

Related resources

Government Response to the Health Select Committee Inquiry into Early Detection and Treatment of Prostate Cancer (NZ Parliament website).

Find out more from the Ministry

Prostate cancer - Resources about testing for prostate cancer.

Related websites

Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand
Here you can find detailed information on prostate cancer and treatments.

Cancer Society
The Cancer Society of New Zealand is the country’s largest source of information about cancer and its effects. This website provides information on types of cancer, diagnosis, methods of treatment and advice on living with cancer. You can read information online or as free printed booklets or information sheets.

Best Health
The Ministry of Health has funded free access to this British Medical Journal website for people browsing the web from New Zealand. It provides information on different cancers and describes treatments that work or are likely to work, the harms and benefits, treatments that are unlikely to work or may be harmful and information on tests and operations. This link takes you to the section on prostate cancer.

Better Health Channel
The Better Health Channel was established by the Victorian (Australia) State Government. It provides a wide range of health and medical information on conditions including cancer.

Blue September NZ
Blue September is the Prostate Cancer Foundation's national awareness campaign. 

Movember
Raises funds and awareness of men’s health, including prostate cancer and depression in men.

Page last updated: 11 January 2012