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Cancer in the News

Cancer in the News is an edited summary of news items in daily national and capital city newspapers. Produced by Cancer Council Australia, it aims to keep stakeholders up-to-date on media reporting of cancer. Cancer in the News does not necessarily represent the views of Cancer Council Australia.

Research: New hope for men who lose potency following surgery

  • Writer: New England Cancer Connect
    New England Cancer Connect
  • Sep 1, 2017
  • 1 min read

Melbourne specialists are using a novel technique to try to restore potency to men after surgery for prostate cancer. Results of their pilot study, presented at the Asia-Pacific Prostate Cancer Conference in Melbourne on Friday, showed eight out of 10 regained their potency. To be admitted to the study the men had to meet strict criteria and of the successful eight, half still needed Viagra-type drugs or penile injections in order to function. These hadn't worked for them previously. The technique uses microsurgery and nerve grafts. This novel technique builds new nerve circuits.

Australian Financial Review Weekend, 02/09/2017, Page 12

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