USANZ NEWS - Urological Society Australia New Zealand, an association for urological surgeons

New study shows Prostate Cancer diagnosis doesn’t automatically mean surgery

Tue, 08 May 2012 17:08:58 -1000

Media Release: New study shows Prostate Cancer diagnosis doesn’t automatically mean surgery

Media Release: Urological Surgeons receive Bravery Awards

Tue, 08 May 2012 16:46:48 -1000

Media Release: Urological Surgeons receive Christchurch Medals for Bravery

Media Release: Urologists welcome prostate cancer treatment breakthrough

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -1000

USANZ welcomes exciting news of the discovery of a potential future alternative treatment for prostate cancer. read more

Media Release: New study helps predict side effects from prostate cancer treatment

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -1000

Doctors will be able to give men about to undergo treatment for prostate cancer a clearer idea of how their erectile function will be affected by the procedure according to the authors of a study... read more

Press Release: Urologists Support Duodart PBS Listing

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -1000

The Urological Society welcomes the listing of this prostate drug for Australian men

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Press Release: Early Prostate Cancer Testing Saves Lives

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -1000

USANZ Media Release: 2 June 2011 - Early Prostate Cancer Testing Saves Lives

Great balls of fire – laptops overheating men’s testicles

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -1000

23 November, 2010: If you’re a man, your lap may in fact may not be the best place to work on your laptop if you are concerned about your reproductive health, warns the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand.

Urologists concerned new book may confuse men about prostate cancer tests

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -1000

17 Nov 2010: The Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand is concerned a new book which casts doubt on the benefits of testing for prostate cancer may cause confusion and wants to remind men that detection of prostate cancer does save lives.

Early prostate cancer detection can minimise treatment side effects

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -1000

11 Nov 2010: The Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand says men should be aware that the risk of side effects from treatment for prostate cancer, such as erectile dysfunction, can be minimised if the cancer is detected early. Read more (pdf)

New prostate cancer study supports regular testing for at risk men

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -1000

14 Sept 2010:

Australian men with a family history of prostate cancer and associated genetic mutations can take heart from the preliminary findings of a landmark new international study showing that regular screening may result in earlier detection of the disease, says Dr David Malouf, President of the peak body for urologists, the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand ...