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NHS Rolls Out Five-Session SABR Prostate Treatment Nationwide

7/27/2026

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NHS England gave GP Derek Chase the first SABR prostate cancer treatment at the Royal United Hospital.
The SABR protocol reduces 20 sessions to five doses over two weeks, which Chase called convenient.
NHS England estimates 17,500 men are diagnosed annually with prostate cancer and plans all 48 radiotherapy centres to offer SABR within weeks.
Sian Smith says SABR maintains clinical standards while freeing slots and cutting waits.

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NHS England gave GP Derek Chase the first SABR prostate cancer treatment at the Royal United Hospital.
The SABR protocol reduces 20 sessions to five doses over two weeks, which Chase called convenient.
NHS England estimates 17,500 men are diagnosed annually with prostate cancer and plans all 48 radiotherapy centres to offer SABR within weeks.
Sian Smith says SABR maintains clinical standards while freeing slots and cutting waits.