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From: Rob O'Neill
To: Esme Ridgeway
Subject: Prostate cancer query

Hi, I have a query regarding recent research on prostate cancer.

As I am sure you are aware, Australian researchers have discovered a link between masturbation and prostate cancer, reported by the BBC.

I quote: "They found those who had ejaculated the most between the ages of 20 and 50 were the least likely to develop the cancer. The protective effect was greatest while the men were in their 20s. Men who ejaculated more than five times a week were a third less likely to develop prostate cancer later in life."

According to the report sex is no substitute.

Given prostate is the second-equal most common form of cancer in New Zealand, I was wondering if the cancer society had any plans to publicise these finding or to mount any public information campaigns on the benefits of frequent masturbation by men.

If so what form will these campaigns take? Will they be akin to the "Slip, slap, slop" skin cancer campaigns or recent breat cancer campaigns with TV advertising and so forth?

Cheers
Rob

From: Esme Ridgeway
To: Rob O'Neill
Subject: RE: Prostate cancer query
Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2005

Dear Rob,

There will have to be subsequent research to support the findings before the Cancer Society will include it in their preventative Cancer Strategies.

Cheers
Esme Ridgeway
Administration Manager
Cancer Society of NZ

From: Rob O'Neill
Sent: Friday, 5 August 2005
To: Esme Ridgeway
Subject: RE: Prostate cancer query

Okay, thanks Esme. So would you be interested in sponsoring or endorsing the public awareness campaign I launched today?

R


Dear Rob,
I do not speak for the society. There is a set proceedure for sponsorship and endorsement and we rarely do it. You need to wait for more research findings.

Sorry I cannot help.

Cheers Esme Ridgeway
Administration Manager
Cancer Society of NZ

Esme is a tough customer.

For what it's worth this post is dedicated to William Donaldson, aka "Henry Root" who died recently.