IT TOOK twelve long months of tireless campaigning, but common sense has finally won out.
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The news that our region will soon have a specialist prostate cancer nurse (Page 3) brought emotional relief and joy to sufferers and their families.
For those who don’t know why this is a big deal, realise this will be the first dedicated prostate cancer nurse in our region.
For years we have been overlooked, despite higher incidence rates than other centres that secured federal funding.
Our region is meanwhile blessed with several McGrath Foundation Breast Care nurses, including two in Wagga and one each in Young, Griffith and Goulburn.
Anyone who has suffered through the painful indignities of cancer can tell you first hand the marvellous job these nurses do offering guidance, insight, support and understanding.
Why has it taken so long for men to receive something approaching the same level of support? The answer surely comes back to our culture.
Whilst the McGrath Foundation receives some federal funding it is supplemented by incredibly generous support from business and individuals.
This first step is incredible, but what the issue really needs is public support.
It’s about time men felt comfortable to talk openly about their struggles and ask for help, not just from each other, but from the Australian public.
