Fewer, bigger doses of radiotherapy are better

Breast cancer scan A report collated by Cancer Research UK has confirmed that having fewer, bigger doses of radiotherapy benefits breast cancer patients.  The report highlights that a lower total dose of radiotherapy, delivered in fewer , but larger treatments, is as safe and effective at treating early breast cancer as the international standard dose.
The 2012 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium is scheduled to present the 10-year follow-up results of the trial. Nearly 4,500 women across the UK have taken part in the trials. The new treatment routine was also found to offer other important benefits for women, including fewer trips to hospital, as well as cost savings for the health service.