Department of Health and Social Care written question – answered at on 9 May 2024.
Jim Shannon
Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Human Rights), Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Health)
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of making laser treatment for prostate cancer available on the NHS.
Andrew Stephenson
Assistant Whip, Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has considered developing interventional procedures guidance on magnetic resonance imaging guided laser interstitial thermal therapy for early prostate cancer. However, it is awaiting publication of further evidence before being brought forward. The NICE has not made any recommendations on laser treatment for prostate cancer.
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