Trial Examines Prostate Cancer Treatment with Reduced Side Effects

Why it matters locally: While the trial was conducted by the NHS, advances in prostate cancer treatment with reduced side effects are relevant to healthcare providers and patients in Utah, potentially influencing treatment options offered by local medical centers.

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A ten-year trial conducted by the NHS monitored nearly 3,500 men who underwent focal therapy for prostate cancer. This less invasive treatment method was the subject of the study, which spanned a decade.