One week of radiotherapy ‘just as good as three’ for early-stage breast cancer

Karen Davis took part in a clinical trial to test whether one week of radiotherapy for early breast cancer is just as good as three (Family handout/PA) -

One week of radiotherapy is just as effective as a traditional three-week course for many people with early-stage breast cancer, researchers say.

New 10-year results from a clinical trial show the same level of cancer control in people having radiotherapy for just five sessions, with the chances of the cancer coming back at under 4%.