From Months of Radiotherapy.
To Days.
If you or someone close to you has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, you are probably exploring your treatment options. Where conventional radiation therapy typically requires weeks or months of daily hospital visits, SBRT with The Raypilot® System is completed in just a few days.
What Does Treatment Look Like?
There are several treatment options for localised prostate cancer, each with different implications for treatment duration, recovery, and quality of life. Your doctor is the best person to help you understand which option is right for you. Below is an overview of how different radiation approaches compare.
Standard Treatment
20–39 Sessions in Standard Treatment
Radiation therapy treats cancer by directing radiation at the tumour. In standard treatment for prostate cancer, the radiation is delivered in many small doses over a large number of sessions. The reason for this lengthy process is that the prostate normally shifts position between and during sessions. Without knowing exactly where it is located at any given moment, the treatment team needs to target a wider area to make sure the tumour is covered. That limits how strong each dose can be.
SBRT Treatment
1–5 Sessions with SBRT
SBRT stands for Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy. “Stereotactic” means using a three-dimensional coordinate system to locate the tumour with high precision. Think of it as the difference between aiming roughly in the right direction and locking on to an exact point in space. That precision makes it possible to focus the radiation more tightly, deliver a higher dose per session, and complete treatment in 1 to 5 sessions over roughly one week.
SBRT with The Raypilot System
How The Raypilot System Helps
The prostate naturally shifts position during treatment, sometimes by just a few millimetres. The Raypilot® System tracks that movement continuously, 30 times per second, so the radiation stays on target and healthy tissue is protected. The system gives physicians the possibility to perform bladder filling and spare the urethra during planning and treatment (anatomical reproducibility).
Prostate Cancer Treatment, Without Putting Your Life on Hold.
Getting a cancer diagnose is tough. Treatment shouldn’t have to be. Radiation therapy using The Raypilot® System is delivered in days. Also, clinical studies show favourable outcomes for bladder control, sexual function, and overall quality of life after treatment.
1-5 sessions
Treatment is delivered in 1 to 5 sessions, each lasting approximately five minutes.
~1 week total
From first session to last, treatment is typically completed within a single week.
No surgery or general anaesthesia
This is a radiation-based treatment with no surgery, no general anaesthesia, and no hospital stay required.
Go home after each session
Most patients go home after each session and continue with their everyday life throughout treatment.
Preserving bladder control
The Raypilot System is designed to protect the urethra, and gives the physican the possibility to reproduce bladder filling for the target area to be placed in the same way during all treatment sessions.
Protecting sexual function
With minimized margins around target the damage to surrounding tissue is minimized to preserve sexual funciton.
Protecting bowel function
With minimized margins around target the damage to organis at risk such as the bowel, is minimized to protect the bowel function.
Comparable cancer control to surgery
The PACE-A trial compared SBRT directly with surgical removal. Oncological outcomes were comparable. Published in European Urology, 2024.
SBRT validated in 874 patients
The PACE-B trial confirmed SBRT as non-inferior to longer treatment schedules. Published in the New England Journal of Medicine, 2024.
CE/MDR certified and FDA cleared
The Raypilot® System meets regulatory requirements in both Europe and the United States.
What to Expect During Treatment
The Raypilot® System helps your doctor see exactly where your prostate is during each radiation session. If it moves, which is completely normal, the system detects it immediately so the treatment can be adjusted. That way, the radiation stays on target and healthy tissue is protected. It also means fewer treatment sessions are needed, and a faster return to your normal life.
Planning Scan
A CT scan maps your prostate. The session takes about 30 minutes.
Treatment Sessions
1–5 sessions, each around 15 minutes. You go home the same day.
Follow-Up & Check-Up
Regular check-ups. You go back to your everyday routines.
Questions to Ask Your Doctor
If you’re exploring treatment options for prostate cancer, here are questions you can bring to your next appointment:
- Is SBRT (stereotactic body radiation therapy) an option for me?
- How many treatment sessions would I need?
- What side effects should I expect, compared to surgery?
- How will this affect my continence and sexual function?
- How soon can I return to my normal life after treatment?
Want to Learn More About Treatment With The Raypilot® System?
A growing number of clinics and hospitals across Europe treat prostate cancer patients using The Raypilot® System. Find the nearest centre to discuss treatment options.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How does SBRT compare to surgery?
Both SBRT and surgery have shown comparable cancer control outcomes. What sets them apart is the side effect profile after treatment. With SBRT, there is no post-treatment catheter and no recovery restrictions. In the PACE-A trial, SBRT showed favourable results for urinary continence and sexual function compared to surgery.
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How long does a treatment take?
Each treatment session takes approximately 15 minutes.
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How will treatment affect my continence and sexual function?
This is one of the most important questions to discuss with your doctor. In the PACE-A trial, which compared SBRT directly with surgery, patients treated with SBRT reported more favourable outcomes for both urinary continence and sexual function. The Raypilot® System is specifically designed to help protect these functions by enabling the treatment team to visualise and spare the urethra and neurovascular bundles during treatment. Individual outcomes vary, and your doctor can help you understand what to expect based on your specific situation.
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Is the Raypilot® System suitable for all prostate cancer patients?
SBRT is used for low, intermediate and selected high risk patients. It is up to the doctor to decide which treatment is suitable.
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Is the treatment painful?
No. The radiation treatment itself is painless. You will not feel anything during the session. Before treatment begins, a thin urinary catheter (the Raypilot® HypoCath) is placed to enable real-time tracking of the prostate. This is a standard catheterisation procedure and may cause some temporary discomfort, but does not require anaesthesia. The catheter stays in place throughout the treatment period (typically 1 to 5 days) and is removed after the final session. Patient can experience discomfort during catheter use, and other side effects that will be communicated by your doctor.
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We work with prostate cancer patient organisations across Europe. If you represent an organisation and want access to educational materials, evidence summaries, or collaboration opportunities, we’d like to hear from you.