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Researchers find prostate cancer treatment that is 'as effective as' surgery
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
Monday 28 September
A Royal Marsden trial found targeted radiotherapy as effective as surgery for some prostate cancer patients, with fewer side effects.
- 12:18The IndependentRoyal Marsden trial identifies prostate cancer treatment with fewer side effects
- 11:17The IndependentResearchers find prostate cancer treatment that is ‘as effective as’ surgery