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ASTRO Updates Guideline on Shorter-Course Radiation Therapy for Localized Prostate Cancer

A new clinical guideline from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) recommends shorter courses of radiation therapy for people with localized prostate cancer. Supported by large clinical trials, the recommendations favor moderately shortened treatment schedules for patients across all risk groups and establish five-treatment stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) as a standard option for many patients. Shorter courses can maintain cancer control while reducing trips to treatment centers and time away from daily life.

October 27, 2026


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