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Active surveillance for men with low‐risk prostate cancer
Author(s) -
Sturch Paul,
Kirby Roger,
Challacombe Ben
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
trends in urology and men's health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2044-3749
pISSN - 2044-3730
DOI - 10.1002/tre.383
Subject(s) - life expectancy , prostate cancer , selection (genetic algorithm) , quality of life (healthcare) , medicine , gerontology , cancer , gynecology , risk analysis (engineering) , computer science , environmental health , nursing , artificial intelligence , population
Active surveillance is often advised as an initial management strategy for men with low‐risk localised prostate cancer. In this review the authors examine popular strategies for patient selection, and question whether a more holistic approach could further enhance quality of life and life expectancy. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons