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Researchers find prostate cancer treatment that is 'as effective as' surgery

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First reported on Monday 28 September 2026 at 11:17 EDT by The Independent·Latest article on Monday 28 September 2026 at 12:18 EDT

Summary

A trial at the Royal Marsden found that, for some patients with prostate cancer, a highly targeted form of radiotherapy is as effective as removing the whole prostate, with fewer side effects, according to data published on 28 September.

Latest: A Royal Marsden trial found targeted radiotherapy as effective as surgery for some prostate cancer patients, with fewer side effects.

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How it unfolded

  1. Monday 28 September

    A Royal Marsden trial found targeted radiotherapy as effective as surgery for some prostate cancer patients, with fewer side effects.