A widening gap in treatments offered by the public and private health systems is putting men with prostate cancer at an increased risk of an early death.

People without private health insurance have less access to quality healthcare to treat prostate cancer, severely impacting their survival rate.

Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia CEO Anne Savage told Jo McManus on 6PR Afternoons Australia can do better.

A widening gap in treatments offered by the public and private health systems is putting men with prostate cancer at an increased risk of an early death.
People without private health insurance have less access to quality healthcare to treat prostate cancer, severely impacting their survival rate.
Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia CEO Anne Savage told Jo McManus on 6PR Afternoons Australia can do better.

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It’s a conversation with the people of Perth where you’ll get to know more than just the headline. It connects you with some of the country’s leading experts in health, property and technology.

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You’ll have a laugh and you’re guaranteed to learn something new when you tune in with Julie-anne from 12pm-3pm.

Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague will break down the issues that matter to you.
It’s a conversation with the people of Perth where you’ll get to know more than just the headline. It connects you with some of the country’s leading experts in health, property and technology.
As well as the latest news, you’ll get informative tips and advice on everything from keeping your garden in bloom to the best travel spots, as well as behind-the-scenes takes on your favourite sports teams.
You’ll have a laugh and you’re guaranteed to learn something new when you tune in with Julie-anne from 12pm-3pm.

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