Health
Queensland doctor leading fight against prostate cancer – Observer
Dr Elliot Smith said recent regional and remote statistics on prostate cancer were positive, however, the fight is not over yet.
A TELEHEALTH provider says regional and remote areas such as Gladstone are leading the way in testing following a rise in the proactively checking for prostate cancer.
Dr Elliot Smith, founder of Queensland telehealth Maxwell Plus, said the regional and remote statistics were a positive step in the fight against prostate cancer.
However, mortality rates are still significantly higher than those in urban centres, he said.
Men in these areas have a 21 per cent higher mortality rate than men i…
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