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A New Technique for Treating Low-risk Prostate Cancer—Super Active Surveillance
Published on: November 7, 2025
Active surveillance as a treatment option for prostate cancer
Josephine Hegarty1, Donald E Bailey
1Catherine McAuley School of Nursing & Midwifery, Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, University College Cork, Ireland.
Objectives:
To discuss the evolution of active surveillance (AS) as a treatment option for men with prostate cancer, the recommended optimum monitoring protocols, and the experience of men undergoing AS.
Data Sources:
CINAHL and PubMed; limited to the years 2001-2011.
Conclusion:
The widespread adoption of prostate-specific antigen screening has led to an increase in the numbers of men with a diagnosis of prostate cancer. AS has emerged as a viable treatment option for some of these men. Such surveillance involves the careful monitoring for signs of cancer progression and selected delayed curative therapy.
Implications For Nursing Practice:
The nurse has an important role in supporting men on the AS journey.
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