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PSA Fitness (Power, Strength & Agility)
HALIFAX, N.S., January 16, 2012/CNW/ Prostate Cancer Canada Atlantic is proud to announce the launch of PSA Fitness (Power, Strength & Agility), a free nine week exercise program for men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. PSA Fitness, resistance training and yoga, is an important patient-centered therapy for prostate cancer survivors in Halifax.

TELUS donation to support Prostate Cancer Canada
Toronto, ON- January 13, 2012- On January 10th, Prostate Cancer Canada received a generous donation of $100,000 from TELUS at the launch of the TIEd Together exhibition. TELUS’ donation was made possible through the Canadian Football League Grey Cup cause marketing campaign. The donation will support Prostate Cancer Canada’s ongoing efforts to eliminate the disease through research, education, support and awareness.

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Treatment and Erectile Dysfunction

A common side effect of many prostate cancer treatments is erectile dysfunction (ED). Younger men have a better chance of recovering sexual function after treatment.

Treatments available for erectile dysfunction include Viagra, Levitra and Cialis. These drugs will not work if the nerves that control erection are removed or damaged during local treatment. If nerves are damaged, penile implants can be used.

Treatment	Cause of ED	Outcomes
Radical prostatectomy	Damage during surgery to the nerves responsible for erections	ED is present immediately after surgery 30-90 per cent chance of ED depending on type of surgery and age of patient May take 12-24 months before recovery of the nerves is complete and erections return For some men, potency never returns.
Radiation therapy	Damage to arteries causes decreased blood flow to the penis and the nerves responsible for erections	25-50 per cent chance of ED, depending on the type of radiation therapy ED generally appears 1-2 years after treatment and may occur up to 5 years after treatment
Brachytherapy	Damage to arteries causes decreased blood flow to the penis and the nerves responsible for erections	Approximately 25 per cent chance of ED The risk of side effects may vary depending on the type of brachytherapy received
Hormonal therapy	Causes decrease in libido (or sex drive) as well as loss of erectile function	During treatment, most men will not feel like having intercourse When treatment is discontinued, libido may or may not return.