Luke is joined by Dr. Peter Swindle, a Brisbane-based Urologist who specialises solely in prostate cancer and diseases of the prostate.  He spoke on Overnight a few months ago, providing valuable insights into what we should know about prostate testing and the safe PSA numbers.

Earlier this week, new data has emerged revealing a concerning 25% increase in the number of deaths from prostate cancer in Australia since 2007. This alarming trend has prompted calls for greater awareness of the disease.

Data just released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare estimates that 25,487 Australian men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year, marking an increase of approximately 5% in just 12 months.  During the same period, the number of deaths has surged from 3,507 to 3,743 – equating to more than 10 deaths a day.

With nearly 70 Australian men now being diagnosed every day, the peak body for prostate cancer insists that more must be done to enhance early detection.

Dr Swindle strongly agrees and points out the contradictory advice around PSA numbers that we all should know.

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