Can active surveillance really reduce the harms of overdiagnosing prostate cancer? A reflection of real life clinical practice in the PRIAS study

Volume: 7, Issue: 1, Pages: 98 - 105
Published: Feb 1, 2018
Abstract
Background: Active surveillance (AS) for low-risk prostate cancer (PCa) appears to provide excellent longterm PCa-specific and overall survival. The choice for AS as initial treatment is mainly based on avoiding side effects from invasive treatment; but AS entails regular check-ups and the possibility of still having to switch or deciding to switch to invasive treatment. Here, we assessed the long-term follow-up data from AS in real life...
Paper Details
Title
Can active surveillance really reduce the harms of overdiagnosing prostate cancer? A reflection of real life clinical practice in the PRIAS study
Published Date
Feb 1, 2018
Volume
7
Issue
1
Pages
98 - 105
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