Thousands of men in England diagnosed with low- and intermediate-risk prostate cancer will soon be offered an advanced form of radiotherapy that could reduce treatment sessions from twenty visits to just five. The technique uses highly targeted radiation beams to focus precisely on cancerous tissue while minimising damage to surrounding healthy cells. It has already been used successfully for some other cancers, including lung and brain tumours, but this is the first time it will be routinely available for many prostate cancer patients outside clinical trials. NHS England expects all 48 radiotherapy centres across the country to begin offering the treatment soon. Experts believe the shorter treatment schedule will reduce disruption to patients' lives and may lessen some of the side effects associated with conventional radiotherapy. Prostate Cancer UK has welcomed the development, describing it as a significant step forward for patient care. Trials are continuing to assess whether the treatment can also benefit men with higher-risk forms of prostate cancer.