{
  "id": 17255987,
  "title": "Mumbai: 45-Year-Old Prostate Cancer Patient Achieves Remission After 5 Sessions Of Precision Radiotherapy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/mumbai-45-year-old-prostate-cancer-patient-achieves-remission-after-5",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-30T16:12:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-45-year-old-prostate-cancer-patient-achieves-remission-after-5-sessions-of-precision-radiotherapy"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Mumbai, a 45-year-old medical professional, Shailesh Pathak, has been declared cancer-free after undergoing a five-session precision radiotherapy treatment for prostate cancer, underscoring the effectiveness of advanced radiation techniques. Diagnosed with intermediate-risk prostate adenocarcinoma in December 2022, Pathak initially considered radical prostatectomy, a surgical procedure, due to concerns about potential erectile dysfunction post-surgery. After discussing treatment options, he chose a combination of short-course Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT), anti-androgen medication, and Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT), a targeted radiation technique that delivers high doses to the cancerous area while sparing healthy tissues. The SBRT sessions, conducted weekly over five weeks, were painless and lasted only 7-10 minutes each. Regular monitoring through follow-up scans revealed that PSA levels remained stable, and no signs of cancer were detected in either the primary or metastatic sites. The patient's post-treatment side effects were minimal, including temporary diarrhea and a brief burning sensation during urination. Dr. Trinanjan Basu, Head of Department and Senior Consultant at HCG Cancer Centre, emphasized the importance of personalized treatment plans based on individual risk factors, overall health, and quality of life. He noted that SBRT can be an effective option for select patients with localized prostate cancer, provided it's carefully evaluated by a multidisciplinary team. Long-term follow-ups are crucial to ensure sustained remission and monitor the patient's well-being.",
  "summary": "Mumbai, October 30, 2026: A 45-year-old medical professional diagnosed with prostate cancer has achieved remission following a precision radiotherapy treatment that was completed in just five sessions, highlighting the potential of advanced radiation techniques in treating selected patients with localised prostate cancer. The patient, Shailesh Pathak, was diagnosed with favourable…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}