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Prostate Cancer Awareness in Queer Communities

Prostate Cancer Awareness in Queer Communities

Author: JOY 94.9 August 6, 2026 Duration: 49:44
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We dive into prostate cancer screening, treatment, and lived experience through an LGBTIQA+ lens.

Jack and Rachel speak with Michael Cromer, a urology nurse practitioner at the Australian Prostate Centre, who breaks down what the prostate does, when to start testing, and how treatment side effects can impact continence and sexual function.

We also explore the unique barriers queer people face, from fear of outing to clinicians who don’t understand queer sex lives.

Jaco Erasmus also joins us to share his personal diagnosis story at 48 and discusses founding Prostate Pride, a peer support group for queer men navigating prostate cancer.

Chapters

00:52 – Why We’re Talking About Prostate Cancer

05:13 – What Is the Prostate and Its Function

06:38 – Average Age for Prostate Issues Arising

07:26 – When Should People Start Getting Tested

09:37 – Treatment Protocols Depending on Prostate State

16:06 – Side Effects on Continence and Sexual Function

21:31 – Barriers to Testing for Queer Communities

28:21 – Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Story

34:53 – Hyper Masculine Awareness Campaigns

40:05 – Starting Prostate Pride Support Group History

All chapter timecodes are approximate.

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Find out more about LGBTIQ+ services and events in Victoria and South Australia at thorneharbour.org.

Produced by: Jack Crnjanin & Rachel Cook


Every week on Well, Well, Well, hosts Michael, Cal, Rachel, and Jacinta pull up a chair for a conversation that feels both essential and familiar. This isn't just another health show; it's a dedicated space focusing on the specific realities of LGBTIQA+ life, from mental wellbeing and sexual health to everyday fitness and community care. The discussions are grounded, tackling topics like HIV with nuance and exploring what holistic health truly means across our rainbow communities. You'll hear the latest information, but more importantly, you'll find relatable perspectives and honest talk that resonates. Produced as a service by JOY 94.9 in partnership with Thorne Harbour Health, the Well, Well, Well podcast extends that community spirit beyond the radio broadcast. It’s where practical advice meets personal understanding, creating a resource that feels like it’s genuinely for us, by us. Tune in for episodes that blend expertise with empathy, always aiming to support and strengthen the wellbeing of everyone under the rainbow.
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