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Did you know that nearly 29,000 Australian men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year. Yet too many men are still unsure about what to look out for and understand the importance of early detection and timely access to treatment and support. Our friends at PCFA are conducting a short survey to better understand community attitudes toward prostate cancer awareness, PSA testing, early detection, and access to care. The survey takes less than two minutes to complete. https://pcfa.tfaforms.net/f/mens-health

Today is Clinical Trials Awareness Day which is a chance to recognise the people, researchers and communities helping change the future of cancer care through research.
At ANZUP, we’re proud to have delivered:
39 clinical trials with more than 10,000 participants at 298 sites around the world
As an independent cancer trials group, ANZUP supports innovative research ideas including those that may not otherwise receive government or industry funding. Because the breakthroughs that change lives often begin with bold ideas and collaboration.

Together, we are improving outcomes for people affected by Below the Belt cancers and moving closer to a future where people can live life without fear of cancer.

Read more about the impact clinical trials are making.https://anzup.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/BTB-Consumer-Magazine-Layout-2025-v9-pages_hyperlinkedFINAL.pdf

May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month 💙

One simple message: don’t ignore the signs.
The most common symptom is blood in your urine (even if it’s painless). If you notice it, see your doctor. While not all symptoms mean cancer, early action matters. And thanks to clinical trials, treatment options are improving making them more effective, easier to tolerate, and more accessible for patients. Read Jack Taylor’s story and learn more: https://anzup.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Jacks-Journey-with-bladder-cancer.jpg

You may be surprised to know that Testicular Cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian people with testicles under the age of 40 years?
Testicular Cancer Awareness Month occurs every April in Australia and is a great opportunity to highlight the importance of early detection and regular self-examinations. The good news is that it's highly treatable when caught early, with survival rates exceeding 95%. Learn more about the signs and symptoms https://ow.ly/mXww50YJiPs

Today, April 7, is World Health Day, and we’re standing with science.
"Clinical trials turn breakthroughs into better outcomes by giving patients access to new treatments and real hope for the future." Jack - clinical trials participant.

Together, we’re working towards a world where no one has to live in fear of cancer. Read more about clinical trials and we turn scientific discoveries into real- world and life changing treatments. Read more about the science behind hope.https://anzup.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/World-Health-Day-2026.pdf

🌟 Nominations are now open!
2025–26 Research Australia Health and Medical Research Awards

Do you know an extraordinary researcher, advocate, innovator or leader shaping the future of health and medical research in Australia? Now is the time to recognise their impact.

The Research Australia Awards celebrate excellence across advocacy, philanthropy, discovery, digital innovation, health services research, frontier science, and lifelong contribution. With categories recognising early-career breakthroughs through to sector-wide leadership, these awards honour the people and teams driving better health for our community.

Whether it’s a groundbreaking discovery, a game-changing digital innovation, transformative health services research, or tireless advocacy, help us shine a light on those advancing health and medical research in Australia.

📝 More Information: https://researchaustralia.org/awards/nominations-2/

Today, 12 March, marks World Kidney Day, a global awareness day highlighting kidney health and the growing impact of kidney disease worldwide.

Kidney cancer is one of the more common cancers in Australia, over 4,800 cases were expected in 2025. Smoking and being overweight or obese are known risk factors that significantly increase the likelihood of developing kidney cancer. Whilst it can be difficult to detect early, signs to watch for include blood in the urine or a change in urine colour, persistent pain in the back or side below the ribs, ongoing fatigue, unexplained weight loss, fever not linked to a cold or flu, high blood pressure or anaemia. We reached out to Juliet de Nittis who joined ANZUP's UNISON clinical trial. Read more about her remarkable story https://ow.ly/Z9Ni50Yr0rB

To co-incide with International Women's Day yesterday, we sat down with our CEO Sam Oakes and several of our collaborators to talk about their career journeys into medicine and clinical research. At ANZUP we are so lucky to work with people like these. The people who are quite literally saving lives. Read what they have to say and the advice for any women out there wanting to follow their lead. https://ow.ly/t4xk50YqWiw

A simple blood test could help predict if testicular cancer will return. Early results from our CLIMATE trial suggest a new blood marker (miR-371) may detect tiny traces of cancer after surgery even when scans show no signs of disease. Around 1 in 4 people with early-stage testicular cancer experience recurrence within five years. For many young Australians, that uncertainty can be one of the hardest parts of recovery.

This research could help personalise follow-up care and identifying who may need further treatment sooner, and who can avoid unnecessary therapy.

Because improving survival is only part of the story. Reducing worry and helping people live well after treatment matters too.

Read more about Climate https://anzup.org.au/clinical-trial/climate/

119 people.
Every. Single. Day.

Across Australia and New Zealand, that’s how many people are diagnosed with a Below the Belt cancer: bladder, kidney, testicular, pe**le or prostate.

At ANZUP, we bring together the best minds in research and care to run clinical trials that improve treatments and outcomes for people facing these cancers.

Because progress starts with awareness and continues with research.
To learn more https://anzup.org.au/