EARLY DETECTION
SAVES LIVES.
Prostate Cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian men. A quick blood test could save your life.
1 in 6
That's how many Aussie men will be diagnosed with Prostate Cancer in their lifetime. Yet it often shows no early warning signs. Found early, more than 98% survive. Found late, that falls to under 40%.
Simple Blood Test
Getting checked these days is as simple as a quick PSA blood test to detect Prostate Cancer. No fuss, no drama, no excuses.
Breaking the Stigma
The strongest thing a bloke can do isn't staying quiet. It's getting checked, speaking up, and helping drive the conversation forward.
Get Yourself Checked is an Australian charity dedicated to raising awareness for men’s health, with a strong focus on Prostate Cancer and early detection.
SEPTEMBER IS PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
A SIMPLE CONVERSATION COULD SAVE A LIFE
PROSTATE CANCER
THE MOST COMMONLY DIAGNOSED CANCER IN AUSTRALIA.
It's also the 2nd leading cause of cancer death in Aussie men, after lung cancer. Accounting for around 13% of all cancer-related deaths in men.
Family history raises your risk. If your father, brother or another male relative has been diagnosed, your own risk is higher.
Talk to your GP.
Know your risk.
Get Yourself Checked.
WHAT WE'RE DOING ABOUT IT
- Getting more men checked and putting their health first
- Working with health professionals to identify and fill gaps
- Hand-delivering funds where they’ll make the greatest impact
- Breaking the silence & stigma around men’s health and early detection
- Growing awareness both in person through events & community connection and through online channels
- Supporting our community because real impact is built together
DON'T DIE SHY
START THE CHAT
Prostate Cancer thrives on silence. Together let's keep the conversation going with our mates, family, co-workers and anyone who needs to hear it.
GET CHECKED
Getting checked is as simple as a quick PSA blood test. It might just save your life.
LOOK OUT FOR YOUR MATES
Keep an eye on the blokes around you. A nudge from a mate can be the reason someone finally gets checked.
STAY IN THE GAME
Early detection means more time doing what you love with the people that matter most. This game's worth sticking around for.
