Icon Cancer Centre expands specialist nursing support for men with prostate cancer

Icon Cancer Centre is proud to announce the recruitment of 10 new Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurses (PCSNs)

These PCSNs will significantly expand dedicated support for thousands of Australian men living with prostate cancer.

The new specialist nurses, employed in partnership with Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA), will be based at Icon Cancer Centre locations across South Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, ACT and Western Australia (Kurralta Park, Windsor Gardens, Noarlunga, Rockingham, Canberra, Gosford, Maitland, Redland, Springfield and Ipswich).

These new positions complement Icon’s existing dedicated prostate nurses located at Epworth Freemasons, Epworth Richmond, Midland, Mulgrave and Noosa, and the prostate nurse in Mackay which supports both Icon and Mackay Base Hospital patients throughout their cancer treatment.

Prostate cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia, with an estimated 26,368 men diagnosed each year. More than 275,000 Australian men are living with a prostate cancer diagnosis, a figure expected to rise sharply over the next two decades as the population grows and ages.

Icon Cancer Centre Australia & New Zealand CEO, Paul Fenton, said the investment reflects the organisation’s commitment to delivering world-class, personalised care close to home.

“This marks a major milestone for Icon Cancer Centre, with more than a third of our 42 Australian sites soon to have a dedicated Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse,” Mr Fenton said.

“These specialised roles provide a lifeline to men and their families, offering expert guidance, emotional support, and a trusted point of contact from diagnosis through treatment and survivorship.”

The announcement builds on the successful partnership that Icon Cancer Centre has with PCFA which has already supported the placement of five prostate cancer specialist over the past couple of years.

PCFA Director of Nursing Sally Sara said prostate cancer specialist nurses play a critical role in providing guidance, care, and support.

PCFA established the Prostate Cancer Specialist Nursing Service in 2012 to improve the quality of care for men with prostate cancer. Since 2014, the Australian Government has provided grant funding to grow the service, with PCSNs working as central coordinators of care, improving access to multidisciplinary teams, streamlining treatment pathways, and ensuring men and their families have the support they need.

“We are proud to fully fund these 10 new positions, all of whom will receive PCFA training and support,” Mr Fenton said.

“For South Australia, this is particularly significant, as we welcome the state’s first Icon Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse, ensuring local men can access the same world-class care as those in other parts of the country.”

By strengthening the Prostate Cancer Specialist Nursing Service, Icon Cancer Centre and PCFA aim to ensure every man diagnosed with prostate cancer, receives expert, compassionate, and coordinated support throughout his cancer experience, no matter where he lives.

This announcement complements Icon’s dedication to exceptional patient care with ongoing investment in specialist nurses across cancer types, an inhouse survivorship program and access to the latest in cancer treatments and research.