Prostate cancer

Prostate cancer develops when cells in the prostate gland grow in an uncontrolled way and form a malignant tumour [44124]. Anyone born with a prostate may develop prostate cancer, including transgender and gender diverse people [48998]. Risk factors for the disease include age, family history and genetics. It is also associated with high testosterone levels [44124].

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander males [42101], but it is less common among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander males than non-Indigenous males. It has a high survival rate [44124] and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can be supported through equitable, multidisciplinary, culturally safe and patient-centred health care [39506][28182].