Talkin Toowoomba Season 3 Episode 5

Prostate cancer affects 1 in 5 Australian men, yet many men still avoid talking about it. In this powerful episode of the Talking Toowoomba podcast, I speak openly with Dr. Viv Tse from the Icon Cancer Centre Toowoomba about prostate cancer, PSA testing, treatment options, recovery, and the emotional side of the journey. We cover:• Symptoms and early detection• Why regular PSA testing matters• Surgery vs radiation treatment• Hormone therapy explained• Sexual health and recovery• Support services available right here in Toowoomba I also share my own experience with surgery and ongoing treatment. If this conversation helps even one bloke book a GP appointment, it’s worth having. Link for ICON Cancer Centre https://www.facebook.com/iconcancercentre Helpful links: - About prostate cancer: https://iconcancercentre.com.au/conditions/prostate-cancer/ Treatments for prostate cancer: https://iconcancercentre.com.au/conditions/prostate-cancer/treatment/ Chapters (00:00:09) - Talking Toowoomba(00:01:54) - Prostate Cancer(00:04:09) - Prostate Cancer risk in men(00:06:05) - Screening for prostate cancer(00:08:45) - Prostate cancer: How to find it early enough to treat it(00:14:05) - Choosing the right treatment for prostate cancer(00:17:29) - How common is it for someone who's had the prostatectomy(00:19:02) - Radiation Side Effects 6 weeks after my treatment(00:24:18) - Married men with prostate cancer(00:27:52) - Prostate Cancer, surgery and hormone therapy(00:31:31) - Prostate Cancer: Side effects, emotional aspects