Medical support
Find a specialist
Want to find a cancer specialist or multi-disciplinary team in Canberra and the surrounding region, then use this site. You can also search for the doctor’s name or hospital.
Prostate cancer specialist nurse
A prostate cancer specialist nurse is an experienced registered nurse who has received additional training to make them an expert nurse in prostate cancer care. The Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse works within a clear framework to ensure you receive the same level of care from your nurse, no matter where you live. In Canberra, the Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse is located at the Canberra Region Cancer Centre, The Canberra Hospital.
Finding a PCFA Nurse Near You | PCFA
Cancer services directory
Cancer Council ACT produces an informative directory of cancer services in the ACT.
Cancer Services Directory | Cancer Council ACT
Healthdirect
Healthdirect is a government website that provides free online health advice on a range of topics, including available services and medicines.
Prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment options
If you’re affected by prostate cancer, you may have many questions about how it is diagnosed, treatment options, side effects and how to stay well. The following Cancer Council NSW webpage provides some answers and questions to ask your doctor.
Prostate Cancer | Cancer Council NSW
Continence assistance
Continence assistance in Canberra is available from ACT Health.
The Continence Foundation of Australia provides a National Continence Helpline (1800 33 00 66).
Managing erectile dysfunction
Speak to your urologist about how best to manage or reduce erectile dysfunction from prostate cancer treatment. There are also several services in Canberra that can assist in this regard. Ask our members about these services.
Other medical support
Information to assist with Prostate and bladder problems.