Radiotherapy boost cuts breast cancer treatment time by at least one week 01 Jul 2023 Treatment times for radiotherapy could be reduced for some early breast cancer patients, according to the IMPORT HIGH trial. Find out more Show/Hide
Long-term safety of radiotherapy in fewer doses for patients with early breast cancer demonstrated in 10-year study 14 Jul 2020 A lower total dose of radiotherapy delivered in fewer but larger doses is as safe in the long term as breast cancer radiotherapy courses giving multiple small doses, according to the final results of a 10-year study. Find out more Show/Hide
One-week course of radiotherapy could benefit women with early stage breast cancer, study finds 28 Apr 2020 A one-week course of radiotherapy in fewer but larger daily doses was found to be as safe and effective as standard three-week therapy for women following surgery for early stage breast cancer. The protocol is being eagerly sought by hospitals to help reduce demands on the NHS during the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out more Show/Hide