UK trial tests shorter radiotherapy course for breast cancer, aiming to cut hospital visits

Summary

More than 1,000 people have joined a UK trial testing a shorter radiotherapy treatment for breast cancer, which could save patients up to 10 hospital trips. The trial is part of government action to improve breast cancer care.

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• Healthcare & Life Sciences

  Relevant to oncology and care delivery: a large-scale trial of a shorter radiotherapy regimen could reduce treatment burden and healthcare resource use for breast cancer patients.