17 June 2024
Australian men living with incontinence as a result of prostate cancer treatment are being urged to access support via a national call-in day on Monday.
The initiative marks the start of World Continence Week, with this year’s theme ‘Let’s talk’.
Around 1.34 million Australian men are impacted by incontinence, which is a common side-effect of prostate cancer treatment.
“Over 25,000 men are newly diagnosed with prostate cancer each year and many of them will experience temporary or long-term incontinence as a result of their treatment,” says Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia’s Head of Telenursing and Supportive Care Programs, Bernie Riley.
“The good news is that the options for the treatment and management of incontinence have improved remarkably over recent years.
“We are urging men and their loved ones to connect with PCFA on Monday and throughout the week to access expert information and support.”
The call-in day will run from 9am to 6pm AEST, with Specialist Nurses available all day by phoning freecall 1800 22 00 99.
For more information about prostate cancer and support for managing continence issues, or to find a local support group, reach out to PCFA on 1800 22 00 99 to speak with a nurse or visit www.pcfa.org.au.
To access the Continence Foundation of Australia’s National Continence Helpline, people can phone 1800 33 00 66 or visit www.continence.org.au.
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