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A New Technique for Treating Low-risk Prostate Cancer—Super Active Surveillance
Published on: November 7, 2025
Prostate cancer - active surveillance as a management option
Julian Yaxley1, John Yaxley, Robert Gardiner
1Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland. julianyaxley@yahoo.com.au
Australian Family Physician
|March 27, 2013
Summary
Active surveillance is a recognized strategy for low-risk prostate cancer, involving careful monitoring instead of immediate treatment. This approach defers intervention for many men, offering a less invasive option for managing prostate cancer.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Urology
- Cancer Management
Background:
- Active surveillance is an established approach for select men with low-risk prostate cancer.
- It involves delayed definitive treatment only when cancer progression is evident.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the role of active surveillance in prostate cancer management.
- To outline its benefits and indications for curative treatment.
Main Methods:
- Review of active surveillance protocols for prostate cancer.
- Identification of criteria for patient selection.
- Monitoring of disease progression and outcomes.
Main Results:
- A significant proportion of men with low-grade prostate cancer may not experience progression.
- Approximately 70% of carefully selected men may avoid intervention for at least 5 years.
- Active surveillance involves rigorous monitoring, including biopsies, instead of immediate surgery or radiotherapy.
Conclusions:
- Active surveillance is a suitable option for men with low-grade prostate cancer.
- Informed discussion of risks and benefits is crucial for shared decision-making.
- Urologists should offer active surveillance as a management choice.
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