Innovations that change the world
Discovery of a treatment for prostate cancer
In 1979, Fernand Labrie discovered the "chemical castration" process. This treatment method quickly replaced surgical castration and the administering of estrogens. The drug, taken orally, poses less of a health risk for the patient without losing its effectiveness in treating the cancer.
Doctors throughout the world use this new treatment. It has been sold on the market for 15 years, with annual sales of $3 billion.
| Field | Year |
|---|---|
| Health sciences | 1979 |
| Auther(s) | Faculty or place |
|---|---|
| Fernand Labrie | Faculty of medicine Endocrinology department |
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