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This is precision radiotherapy that targets the tumour with a high dose over less time. Because it is so precise, it reduces radiation exposure to healthy tissues.

In addition to boosting effectiveness, the combination of accuracy and increased dose also cuts treatment time by 90 per cent compared with conventional radiotherapy. This significantly reduces side-effects and improves tolerance of treatment.

Treatment outcomes are expected to be the same as with standard radiotherapy. So far, this has been used on a wide range of tumours, with much better cosmetic effects when used on breast cancer. It is likely to become a standard method in the future.

Its main disadvantage – as with any precise treatment at this time – is that your doctor has to be absolutely certain that he is able to target the entire tumour within the exact treatment field. If this is not possible, your doctor may choose to use a more conventional form of radiotherapy.