Coronavirus/ Telehealth
Dr Tony Gianduzzo (your Urologist) is committed to the wellbeing of practice staff and patients during the current COVID-19 situation, which is presenting unprecedented challenges daily. We are taking action in line with all Government and Health Authority...
read moreDepartment of Qld Premier and Cabinet, 2019
Speaking at the Department of Premier and Cabinet for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia A/Prof Troy Gianduzzo spoke about prostate cancer at The Qld Govt. Prostate Cancer Information Session at the Department of Premier and Cabinet during men's health week...
read moreAffordable MRI at Buderim
Patients will have access to more affordable MRI at Buderim with the news that Buderim Private Hospital/ Medical Imaging has been granted a full MRI licence. Buderim Private Medical Imaging in conjunction with Wesley Medical Imaging continue to provide...
read moreBrisbane Biggest Ever Blokes’ Lunch
A/Prof Troy Gianduzzo spoke at the Brisbane Biggest Ever Blokes' Lunch in Brisbane last month with special guests, John Eales, Justin Hodges and Danny Daly. The afternoon included a charity auction and raffles with all ticket and auction proceeds going directly...
read moreThe Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride hit Noosa, raising money and awareness for prostate cancer and mental health.
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride was last Sunday and Buderim Prostate Clinic were lucky enough to be a sponsor for their Sunshine Coast ride to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer and men mental health.
Despite the wet weather their was a fantastic turn out and a total of $47,133 was raised with 357 riders attending. This is an amazing achievement and well done to everyone that contributed.
Cutting the cost of MRI Services for Sunshine Coast patients
Ted O’Brien MP – Federal Member for Fairfax has now launched an online petition to advocate for a full MRI license at the Buderim Private Hospital.
An MRI license would allow us to reduce the burden of out of pocket costs to our patients on the Sunshine Coast.
We encourage our patients and friends to sign this petition below and support the push for better access to MRI Medicare rebates
read moreDo you know the difference between prostate cancer and BPH (benign prostate hyperplasia)?
A normal prostate in men over the age of 50 may grow and cause problems with the flow of urine. BPH may cause symptoms of urine being weak, dribbling of urine after going and trouble getting started, can also occur in advanced prostate cancer. If you have ever had the thought “Oh I must be getting old, it doesn’t flow the way it used to” Then you need to speak to your GP. If you then need further care, book an appointment with our Urologist on (07) 54440672
read moreThe Wesley celebrates Australia’s first centre of excellence in robotic surgery
Robotic technology offers the benefits of minimally-invasive surgery coupled with the dexterity of open surgery and is often easier to perform than pure laparoscopy.
The days of open surgery are fading. Similarly, laparoscopic surgery is being replaced with the robotic interface.
read moreShould patients choose surgery or a radiotherapy option for prostate cancer?
Quite rightly, patients will often turn to their GP for advice when making this decision. Given that 11-18% of men with prostate cancer demonstrate decisional regret over their treatment choice1 it is vitally important that men take the time they need to make the decision that is correct for them. So how should GPs advise them?
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