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More Evidence Backs Active Surveillance for Low-Risk Prostate Cancer

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/more-evidence-backs-active-surveillance-for-low-risk-prostate-cancer/

Half of men with low-risk prostate cancer remained free from progression or treatment 10 years after diagnosis when followed in a protocol-directed active surveillance program. At 10 years, 43% of more than 2,000 patients had biopsy grade reclassification, and 49% had treatment for prostate cancer. Patients who received treatment after confirmatory or subsequent surveillance biopsies […]

Author : News Health

Publish date : 2024-05-30 15:00:50

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