Precision radiotherapy for prostate cancer to cut sessions from 20 to five
The NHS in England is introducing a new precision radiotherapy technique called SABR for prostate cancer patients, reducing the required treatment sessions from 20 to five. This high-powered approach targets cancer cells more effectively while minimizing damage to healthy tissue.
Why it matters
This advancement significantly improves patient quality of life and increases the efficiency of cancer treatment centers by reducing the burden on both patients and the healthcare system.
Image source, Getty Images By Nick Triggle Health correspondent Published 10 June 2026, 00:57 BST Thousands of men in England who have prostate cancer will be offered high-powered precision radiotherapy that will slash the number of treatment sessions they typically need from 20 to just five.
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