Prostate testing Has Changed: What the New 2026 Guidelines Mean for Men
September 29, 2026
For many years, there has been mixed messaging around PSA testing for prostate cancer. Some men may even remember being told that
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Dr Michelle Ledbury has over 20 years’ experience working across hospital, community and general practice settings. She has a strong focus on women’s health and supports patients across all stages of life, with a particular interest in midlife health. Michelle’s approach is grounded in evidence-based medicine, with attention to lifestyle, wellbeing and preventative care.
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Originally from Northern Ireland, Dr Benjamin completed his medical degree at Queen’s University Belfast before moving to Australia in 2013. He gained broad clinical experience working in emergency medicine and intensive care across several Brisbane hospitals before entering general practice. Ben enjoys the breadth of family medicine and values providing practical, patient-centred care across all stages of life.
Dr Ammara has enjoyed a long and rewarding career at Samford Valley Medical Centre, caring for multiple generations of local families. She provides comprehensive, whole-of-life care for patients of all ages and is deeply committed to improving health outcomes across the community. Ammara’s approach emphasises health promotion and disease prevention, supporting patients through every stage of life.
Dr Claire completed her medical degree in Cardiff and undertook her general practice training in Wales, where she worked as a GP for seven years before moving to Australia in 2014. She has since worked in both New South Wales and Queensland. Claire enjoys the breadth and variety of general practice and values providing comprehensive, patient-centred care.
**Dr Rosemary is currently on maternity leave and we will look forward to welcoming her back in January 2027**
Dr Rosemary Gunningham graduated from Griffith University and completed her GP Fellowship in 2017 while working in regional Queensland. She provides comprehensive general practice care for patients of all ages and backgrounds.
Rosemary has a particular interest in chronic disease management, chronic liver disease and antenatal care. She enjoys supporting women and families throughout pregnancy and the postnatal period and is a registered GP Maternity Shared Care provider with Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital.
Dr Christian Collopy graduated from the University of Melbourne and completed his general practice training after broad hospital experience across obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, emergency medicine and intensive care. He has recently moved to the area from regional Victoria, where he trained while working in both community and alpine medical settings. Christian values building strong patient rapport and providing thoughtful, patient-centred care.
Dr Carol is a highly experienced GP who now works exclusively in mental health counselling. She brings a calm, thoughtful and compassionate approach to her work, supporting people through life’s challenges with respect and care. Carol welcomes both self-referred clients and those referred by their GP, and is able to initiate treatment under a Mental Health Care Plan when appropriate.
Dr Christopher Robinson is a GP with a special interest in skin cancer medicine, with extensive experience in the early diagnosis and surgical management of skin cancers. He is committed to thorough assessment, clear communication and evidence-based care. Christopher also works as a GP with Special Interest in Dermatology at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, contributing to public skin cancer services and academic teaching.
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Dr Oran Carroll grew up in Brisbane and completed his medical degree at the University of Queensland in 2012.
Before moving into general practice, Dr Carroll spent six years training in various medical specialties across hospitals throughout Metro North. This included three years as a medical registrar, where his experience in general medicine and cardiology led to his special interests in complex disease management, cardiology, metabolic health and diabetes.
Dr Carroll has recently moved from Crows Nest, where he worked as a rural GP for the past six years. He enjoys providing comprehensive, evidence-based care and supporting patients with both acute and long-term health needs.
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