The Australian drug trial that is offering hope to prostate cancer patients.

1.3 million people are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year. The disease is difficult to treat, and 3,200 Australian men still die of prostate cancer each year.

A blue ribbon to show support for prostate cancer research. Source: Getty Images

However, Australian doctors are claiming positive results after trialling a new class of drugs on patients with late stage prostate cancer.  How does it work?

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