Men diagnosed with prostate cancer across the Darling Downs region will have access to greater support, thanks to the introduction of the region's second Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse.
The new Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) Specialist Nurse position has been made possible by funding from It's A Bloke Thing Foundation.
The position has been filled by Tegan Peter, who said she was thrilled to join the team and ensure that local men and families had access to greater support.
"I'm very interested in men's health and value and appreciate the opportunity to work closely with patients and their families along the stages of their cancer journey," Ms Peter said.
"I'm looking forward to supporting new patients and families and making a real impact in their lives. I'm here to provide them with time and availability to speak about their concerns and look for ways to assist in these areas."
The position has been filled by Tegan Peter, who said she was thrilled to join the team and ensure that local men and families had access to greater support.
"I'm very interested in men's health and value and appreciate the opportunity to work closely with patients and their families along the stages of their cancer journey," Ms Peter said.
"I'm looking forward to supporting new patients and families and making a real impact in their lives. I'm here to provide them with time and availability to speak about their concerns and look for ways to assist in these areas."
Ms Peter thanked It's A Bloke Thing for making the role possible.
"We are incredibly grateful to It's A Bloke Thing Foundation for raising funds and helping to ensure that men and their families receive the support they require during their prostate cancer journey without the need to travel long distances," she said.
Across Toowoomba and the Darling Downs region over 3,000 men are living with prostate cancer and around 260 men will be newly diagnosed each year.
It's A Bloke Thing Chairman Jack Wagner said improving access to local support was key to improving the quality of life for men diagnosed with prostate cancer in our community.
"Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer across Australia with a lack of sufficient nurse support across regional Australia, as it was here previously in Toowoomba," Mr Wagner said.
"Every year, thanks to the generosity of our local community and incredible sponsors, who return year after year, we raise more than $1 million through the It's A Bloke Thing Luncheon.
"Our intention, since our formation over 14 years ago, was that funds would support those within the community battling this insidious disease. This nurse position delivers on a pledge we made in 2022, and we're incredibly proud to see another specialist role created to support local men and their families.
