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Active Surveillance
A patient’s story: Why one man opted for lifestyle changes instead of treatment
Patient Ben Hunter explains why he decided to postpone treatment for prostate cancer and the lifestyle changes he made immediately following his diagnosis.
Read more »Choosing — and sticking with — active surveillance: A patient’s story
Patient Jeffrey Caruso explains why he decided to pursue active surveillance and under what circumstances he would opt to treat his prostate cancer.
Read more »Radical prostatectomy vs. watchful waiting
Results from an ongoing trial suggest that there isn’t much difference in survival rates among men who choose surgery over watchful waiting.
Read more »When to consider active surveillance
Which men are candidates for active surveillance? Some studies suggest that men with low risk cancer should consider active surveillance over traditional treatment, but the evidence is mixed.
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