Reducing radiotherapy for breast cancer: research update event
Attend an online event to hear about the results of the FAST-Forward trial, which looked to reduce the amount radiotherapy people get, and how it’s improving treatment for patients.
What’s the project about?
The FAST-Forward Trial looked at a shorter way to give radiotherapy for breast cancer. Instead of the usual 15 sessions over three weeks, it testing giving just five sessions in one week.
The five-year results were released at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. This helped many people continue their treatment safely, without delays or interruptions. In May 2021, the one-week treatment was added to UK guidelines and is now used in other countries.
Participants have now completed 10 years of follow-up after treatment and the long-term findings are now available.
The research team are holding an online event on Thursday 25 June to share the results. They will explain the results in an easy-to-understand way and discuss what the results may mean for patients and future care. There will also be time for questions.
Who’s organising it?
Name of project lead: Karen Poole
Job title: Patient & Public Involvement and Engagement Lead
Organisation: Institute of Cancer Research
Email address: karen.poole@icr.ac.uk
Who can take part?
The event is open to everyone interested in finding out more about the trial.
Why do you want me to be involved?
It’s important that people hear about the outcomes of the research they’ve been part of. By attending the event, you can hear more about the outcomes of the trial. And you'll help the research team understand more about how to run similar events in the future.
What will you ask me to do?
The researchers would like to invite you to a free online webinar on Thursday 2 July from 12 to 2pm.
You’ll hear from the research team about the FAST-Forward trial, a summary of the results and what the findings mean for the future. There’ll also be a chance to ask questions.
After the event you will receive a link to a recording of the webinar, a link to the academic publication and a summary of the trial. You’ll also have the opportunity to register for future involvement opportunities with the Institute of Cancer.
How do I get involved?
If you’d like to attend the event, please register your interest online.
If you have an questions, you can contact Karen at karen.poole@icr.ac.uk.
When’s the deadline?
28 June 2026
Get involved
Attend the event and hear more about how the results of the trial are improving treatment for people affected by breast cancer.