Contemporary Management of Prostate Cancer Patients Suitable for Active Surveillance: A North American Population-based Study

Background Active surveillance (AS) is increasingly recognized as a recommended treatment option for prostate cancer (PCa) patients with clinically localized, low-risk disease; however, previous studies suggested that its utilization is uncommon in the United States. Objective We evaluated the nationwide utilization rate of AS in the contemporary era. Design, setting, and participants We relied on the 2010–2011 Surveillance Epidemiology and End...