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A New Technique for Treating Low-risk Prostate Cancer—Super Active Surveillance
Published on: November 7, 2025
Evidence-based approach to active surveillance of prostate cancer
Luke Witherspoon1, Rodney H Breau1,2, Luke T Lavallée3,4
1Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, The Ottawa Hospital and University of Ottawa, General Campus, Ottawa, Canada.
Abstract:
Active surveillance is a good management option for some men with non-metastatic prostate cancer. In this review, we examine the evidence for several topics related to active surveillance. We examine: (1) which patients should be eligible for active surveillance, (2) what follow-up (monitoring) protocols should be used for men on surveillance, (3) what is the role of prostate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for men on surveillance, and (4) what is the prognosis for men who choose surveillance compared to radical treatment. In many instances, the evidence is evolving or lacking. In these situations, we highlight the limitations of the data.
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