Prostate TAS

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Tasmanian men and we know it also hits their families and friends. 

Men are notoriously shy about coming forward with their health concerns and this reluctance is needlessly killing far too many of them. 

Cancer Council Tasmania conducts an ongoing campaign to raise awareness of prostate and men's cancers among Tasmanian men and to help support those affected by the disease while we work towards a cure. 

ProstateTAS is a program of Cancer Council Tasmania to take action on prostate and men's cancers. 

ProstateTAS raises funds to help reduce the impact of prostate cancer through research and public education, and to speak up for and provide support for those affected by the disease. ProstateTAS works to attract support and resources as well as increase awareness for measures that reduce the impact of prostate and men's cancers on all Tasmanians.

ProstateTAS Action 
ProstateTAS Action is a group of people supporting the development of this expanded program; it reports to the Cancer Council Tasmania Board.

 
The primary aims of ProstateTAS Action are: 

• to attract additional support and resources necessary to achieve the goals 
• to identify and advocate for measures that reduce the impact of prostate and men's cancers on all Tasmanians. 

In addition, Cancer Council is recruiting volunteers with medical, business and marketing expertise and those with a direct cancer experience. The group meets regularly with a focus to raise funds to action initiatives in prostate cancer control identified by Cancer Council.

Blue Ribbon Patrons' Club
Prostate TAS aims to secure $150,000 to launch initiatives in support, research and health promotion. To this end, the ProstateTAS Blue Ribbon Patrons' Club has been formed to raise funds to kick-start these initiatives. Membership is available to donors who contribute $5000+. 

In addition, 15 individuals or Tasmanian businesses have the opportunity to take the lead and become Founding Fellows of the Blue Ribbon Patrons' Club for a donation of $10,000.

Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated. To donate online please click here.

About ProstateTAS brochure 

Workplace information sessions

 ProstateTAS can provide workplace information sessions for your staff to increase their awareness of prostate cancer and perhaps avoid the worst consequences of a diagnosis. 

These sessions are provided for $150 each at tines convenient for your business. 

Blue Ribbon Patrons's Club businesses are entitled to free workplace information sessions.