Torbay Hospital patient becomes first to receive precision SABR radiotherapy
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Torbay Hospital patient becomes first to receive precision SABR radiotherapy

1 hour ago · Originally published 7 Oct 2026 9/10 Original headline: Precision cancer treatment in Devon 'a huge game-changer'
Stephen Dwyer-Lapthorne is the first patient in Torbay and South Devon to undergo stereotactic ablative radiotherapy, a new precision technique for treating localised prostate cancer. By reducing the number of sessions required from 20 to five, this rollout helps patients manage the disease with fewer side effects and less time spent in hospital.
Source: r/GoodNewsUK Devon
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