Reducing radiotherapy for some breast cancer patients
Delivering fewer radiotherapy sessions over a shorter period, first introduced during COVID, benefits patients and the system long-term and is now enshrined in National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidance. The updated guideline on the diagnosis and management of early and locally advanced breast cancer recognises the positive impact that shorter intensity and duration of radiotherapy for some people with invasive breast cancer after they’ve had surgery has had on services and patients.