A/Prof Weranja Ranasinghe

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Expert Urologist Dr. Weranja Ranasinghe Details Key Bladder Cancer Symptoms in Exclusive Daily Mail Feature

Centered on a grandfather’s diagnosis, Associate Professor Weranja Ranasinghe outlines critical bladder cancer warning signs for the Daily Mail, cautioning that symptoms like a single instance of blood in the urine or persistent pain should never be ignored.

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Dr. Weranja Ranasinghe Warns Against Ignoring Key Bladder Cancer Red Flags in New Starts at 60 Feature

Highlighting the story of a Victorian grandfather, Associate Professor Weranja Ranasinghe emphasizes that even a single, painless episode of blood in the urine must never be dismissed, warning that early medical evaluation is absolutely vital to catching this underrecognized disease before it turns invasive.

2CC Interview with 2SM and FIVEaa Radio Interviews with Dr Dr Weranja Ranasinghe on Bladder Cancer

Dr. Ranasinghe Joins 2CC Breakfast to Launch Bladder Cancer Awareness Month in Canberra

A/Prof. Waranja Ranasinghe highlights the stagnation in bladder cancer survival rates on 2CC Talking Canberra, urging the public to master early warning signs like blood in the urine during Bladder Cancer Awareness Month

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2SM and FIVEaa Radio Interviews with Dr Dr Weranja Ranasinghe

Dr. Weranja Ranasinghe Highlights Crucial Testicular Cancer Symptoms on 2SM and FIVEaa Broadcasts

In vital awareness segments across 2SM and FIVEaa, urologist Dr. Weranja Ranasinghe outlines why a quick monthly self-check routine is essential for young men, emphasizing that testicular cancer is highly curable if detected early.

Testicular Cancer Interview by 2SM Radio
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  • Testicular Cancer Interview (Part 1)
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South Western Times Features Dr Weranja Ranasinghe Advise on Testicular Cancer

South Western Times Features Dr Weranja Ranasinghe's Advise on Testicular Cancer Awareness

The South Western Times recently published “Young Men Urged To Be Alert” highlighting a Bunbury man’s battle with testicular cancer. The article features vital medical commentary from USANZ Associate Professor Waranja Ranasinghe, who outlines simple steps for monthly self-examinations.

ABC Radio Interview with Dr Dr Weranja Ranasinghe

Dr Weranja Ranasinghe Joins Cancer Survivor to Stress Why Early Detection of Testicular Cancer is Life-Saving

Dr Weranja Ranasinghe provides expert medical insights alongside a gripping first-hand account from survivor Daniel.

Testicular Cancer (Part 1) by ABC SA & NT Evening Radio
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Honored with Best Oncology Presentation Award at #USANZ26

We are thrilled to share that A/Prof Weranja Ranasinghe’s presentation on Cxbladder triage won the top oncology award at the USANZ 2026 conference.

60-second testicular exam

Assoc Professor Weranja talks about the 60-second self-examination of the testicles to detect testicular tumours

Testicular Cancer Awareness

Assoc Professor Weranja was interviewed by the Herald Sun on testicular cancer

The importance of Family history in Prostate cancer

Assoc Professor Weranja was interviewed by the Herald Sun on how the family history plays an important role in determining your prostate cancer risk

Melbourne’s most influential Indian Australians taking charge in every sector

Interview on 4 BC Drive Program

Dr Ranasinghe was interviewed on 4 BC Drive Program – Drive with Gary Hardgrave

OVEr 60 magazine

Dr Ranasinghe was interviewed by Over 60

Push to increase prostate cancer testing

Dr Ranasinghe was interviewed by Sky News (April 2024).

Australian woman first outside US to trial new cancer treatment

Assoc Professor Weranja Ranasinghe on ABC News

Current PSA guidelines aren’t fit for purpose

Plenty has changed since prostate cancer screening guidelines were released nearly a decade ago.

Australian-first JELMYTO treatment in Australia successful

“Three weeks after the last treatment, tests confirmed there was no cancer in the kidney…”

A/Prof Weranja speaks about early detection of prostate cancer'

Assoc Professor Weranja Ranasinghe in Oncology Republic

US protocol a life-saver

Assoc Professor Weranja Ranasinghe in The Herald Sun.

New treatment pathway offers more opportunities for bladder cancer patients

A new treatment pathway to give patients a fighting chance against bladder cancer has been developed at Monash Health. 

Online Support Groups & Psychological Morbidity in Prostate Cancer

Among men with prostate cancer, studies have shown a high prevalence of depression and anxiety. 

The myths preventing blokes from having a lifesaving prostate check

Research news

New immune biomarker panel may predict bladder cancer treatment response: Monash researchers

Assoc Professor Weranja describes the mechanism of how a new marker discovered by his team at Monash Health may help patients to have personalised treatments for bladder cancer

New markers for personalised bladder cancer therapy

Assoc Professor Weranja describes how a new marker discovered by his team at Monash Health may help patients to have personalised treatments for bladder cancer

Below the Belt

2024 recipients of the Below the Belt Research Fund

Below the Belt Research Fund

2024 Auric Innovation and Cabrini Foundation Grant Awardees

Winning Early Investigator Research Award

selected to represent USANZ on the RACS Surgical Oncology Section Committee

About A/Prof Weranja Ranasinghe

As an experienced Australian-trained urologist and uro-oncologist, Assoc Professor Weranja Ranasinghe provides urology & uro-oncology services, and robotic surgery to all his patients in the greater Melbourne area. He is well-known and recognised for his work in urologic cancers, especially aggressive prostate cancers.