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Prostate cancer treatment with fewer side effects 'as effective as radiotherapy'

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NEWSDECK ANALYSIS
The Independent and Sky Technology report similarly on a new study suggesting a less invasive prostate cancer treatment is as effective as radiotherapy. Both outlets note the treatment has fewer side effects, with Sky Technology also mentioning its equivalence to surgery. The Independent adds context about UK Government funding for the treatment, known as focal therapy, which is also used by Jeremy Clarkson. The overall tone and emphasis of the coverage is broadly consistent between the two sources.
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Prostate cancer treatment used by Jeremy Clarkson as effective as radiotherapy
The UK Government recently announced that extra funding would go towards expanding the provision of focal therapy
17 Jul, 12:48
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Prostate cancer treatment with fewer side effects 'as effective as radiotherapy'
A less invasive prostate cancer treatment is as effective as radiotherapy and surgery but with fewer side effects, a major study suggests.
17 Jul, 08:00
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