Written questions

Prostate Cancer: Radiotherapy

2026-06-09 · Department of Health and Social Care · 8792 · Official question

Mr Andrew Snowden

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what timetable has been set for each NHS radiotherapy centre in England to begin offering stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) for eligible prostate cancer patients.

Answer

In 2027, we will streamline the process for approving new uses of stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR). We will also ensure that centres are incentivized to use SABR, including for eligible prostate cancer patients.We know that SABR is often a better...