Active surveillance for low-risk prostate cancer
Journal article
Marios Hadjipavlou, John Promponas and Sanjeev Madaan 2015. Active surveillance for low-risk prostate cancer. Journal of Clinical Urology. 8 (6), pp. 420-428. https://doi.org/10.1177/2051415815592816
Authors | Marios Hadjipavlou, John Promponas and Sanjeev Madaan |
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Abstract | Overtreatment of prostate cancer has become evident as studies comparing radical prostatectomy vs watchful waiting have shown that radical treatment benefits only a proportion of patients. Active surveillance was introduced as a management option for prostate cancer at low-risk of progression with the aim to closely observe for disease progression or change of tumour characteristics and offer active treatment if and when necessary. Active surveillance has been reserved for patients with Gleason 6 localised disease and low PSA; however, selection criteria may be widened as intermediate-term outcomes demonstrate excellent safety, efficacy and patient acceptance. |
Keywords | Prostate cancer; Monitoring; Treatment |
Year | 2015 |
Journal | Journal of Clinical Urology |
Journal citation | 8 (6), pp. 420-428 |
Publisher | SAGE |
ISSN | 2051-4158 |
2051-4166 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1177/2051415815592816 |
Official URL | https://doi.org/10.1177/2051415815592816 |
Publication dates | |
Online | 07 Jul 2015 |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 08 Nov 2021 |
Output status | Published |
https://repository.canterbury.ac.uk/item/8z833/active-surveillance-for-low-risk-prostate-cancer
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