Radiotherapy

Advanced Prostate Cancer Radiotherapy Cuts Sessions from 20 to Five

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Thousands of men in England diagnosed with low- and intermediate-risk prostate cancer will soon access stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR), a precision treatment that reduces the required sessions from 20 to five. NHS England reports all 48 national radiotherapy centres will offer the procedure within weeks, marking the first time this high-powered technique is available outside … Read more

Fewer radiotherapy sessions for prostate cancer show minimal side effects

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The Shift Toward Ultra-Hypofractionated Radiotherapy For decades, the standard approach to treating localized prostate cancer involved a grueling schedule of daily hospital visits. In many countries, the benchmark has been five radiotherapy sessions. However, a significant shift is occurring toward “hypofractionation”—delivering larger doses of radiation in fewer sessions. Recent findings from the HERMES study, presented … Read more

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