Prostate Cancer: Radiotherapy
2026-06-09 · Department of Health and Social Care · 8792 · Official question
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...