Finding sperm in a semen sample after vasectomy can be worrying. However, a positive result does not always mean that the vasectomy has failed. Sperm may remain in the reproductive tract for several weeks or months after the procedure. The most important questions are: How long has it been since the vasectomy? How many sperm […]
Radiotherapy is an established treatment for many men with prostate cancer. Modern planning and image-guidance techniques can direct radiation accurately, but the prostate lies immediately in front of the rectum. Because the two organs are so close, part of the rectal wall may receive radiation during treatment. Radiation teams use several methods to limit exposure […]
A diagnosis of advanced or metastatic prostate cancer can be frightening. However, the treatment landscape has changed dramatically over the past decade. Where doctors once relied mainly on testosterone-lowering treatment, we now have combinations of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), modern androgen-receptor medicines, chemotherapy, targeted treatments, radioligand therapy and, for selected cancers, immunotherapy. Importantly, these treatments […]
More than just an uncomfortable infection Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are extremely common and can affect people of any age who are sexually active. For men, an STI may present with something obvious such as penile discharge, burning when passing urine, genital ulcers or warts. However, there is an important catch: Many sexually transmitted infections […]
Penile cancer is rare, but early diagnosis matters Penile cancer is an uncommon cancer affecting the skin and tissues of the penis. In Australia, approximately 165 men were estimated to be diagnosed with penile cancer in 2025, with the average age at diagnosis around 68 years. About 95% of penile cancers are squamous cell carcinomas […]
One of the most curable cancers in men A lump in the testicle can be frightening, particularly because testicular cancer often occurs in younger men. The reassuring news is that testicular cancer is one of the most successfully treated solid cancers. When detected early, cure rates approach 100%. Even when the cancer has spread to […]