What is prostate cancer?
Prostate cancer is a condition where prostate cells reproduce far more rapidly than normal, causing a tumour. If left untreated, these prostate cancer cells can invade other parts of the body (metastasis).
Read about prostate cancer
Key statistics
19,508
19,508 estimated number of new cases
95%
Chance of surviving at least five years
1 in 6
1 in 6 chance of a male being diagnosed by the age of 85
Age
The incidence rate for prostate cancer increases with age
25%
25% of male cancer cases diagnosed in 2019
120,000
Men are currently living with prostate cancer
Prostate cancer research at Garvan
Garvan’s prostate cancer research is diverse, focusing on translating basic scientific discoveries into the clinic. Our scientists are aiming to identify better treatment options that are tailored to an individual’s cancer.
Our prostate cancer research