Doctors may have found an easier way to treat prostate cancer — could become new ‘standard of care’
Researchers have discovered a potentially easier and more effective way to treat prostate cancer that could replace current standard treatments. A study presented at the Congress of the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology found that two larger doses of radiotherapy are just as effective as five smaller doses, with no additional side effects. This new method could improve patient convenience and reduce treatment costs, making it a promising candidate for the new standard of care.
- ▪The study involved 46 prostate cancer patients divided into two treatment groups.
- ▪One group received five doses of radiotherapy, while the other received two larger doses.
- ▪Both treatment methods showed similar effectiveness and minimal side effects after two years.
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Men's Health Doctors may have found an easier way to treat prostate cancer — could become new ‘standard of care’ By Rachel Sacks Published May 17, 2026, 4:17 p.m. ET Less is more in the case of this cancer treatment. The most common form of cancer among men in the US, after skin cancer, prostate cancer often comes with traditional treatments that cause difficult side effects. Now, a recent study may have found a potentially easier, less disruptive and more effective way to treat the second leading cause of male cancer deaths. Researchers may have found an easier way to treat prostate cancer that could replace the current standard treatment.
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