Just two radiotherapy sessions given over eight days can treat prostate cancer without any extra side effects

MedicalXpress | Mai 17, 2026

Two larger doses of radiotherapy for prostate cancer cause no additional side effects compared to the standard five doses of radiotherapy, according to results presented at the Congress of the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO 2026). Experts say the research brings us one step closer to safe and effective radiotherapy in only two out-patient sessions.