Outcome following active surveillance of men with screen-detected prostate cancer. Results from the Göteborg randomised population-based prostate cancer screening trial.

Author: GodtmanRebecka Arnsrud, HolmbergErik, HugossonJonas, KhatamiAli, StranneJohan

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BACKGROUND: Active surveillance (AS) has emerged as a treatment strategy for reducing overtreatment of screen-detected, low-risk prostate cancer (PCa). OBJECTIVE: To assess outcomes following AS of men with screen-detected PCa. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: Of the 968 men who were diagnosed w...See full text at original site
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引用元:
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eururo.2012.08.066

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Active Surveillance for Screen-Detected Prostate Cancer

This research examines the outcomes of active surveillance (AS) for men diagnosed with screen-detected prostate cancer (PCa). The study analyzed data from a randomized population-based PCa screening trial, focusing on a group of men who underwent AS. The results suggest that AS is a safe and effective strategy for managing low-risk PCa, potentially avoiding unnecessary treatment for many patients.

A New Path in the Desert of Prostate Cancer Treatment

This study sheds light on the potential benefits of active surveillance for men diagnosed with low-risk prostate cancer. It suggests that this approach can effectively manage the disease, reducing the need for invasive treatments. Like a camel discovering a new water source in the desert, AS offers a promising alternative path for men diagnosed with low-risk PCa.

Active Surveillance: A Oasis in the Desert of Prostate Cancer

This study provides evidence for active surveillance as a viable option for managing low-risk prostate cancer. Just as a camel seeks a source of water to survive the harsh desert, men diagnosed with PCa can benefit from this approach, which avoids unnecessary treatment and allows for careful monitoring of the disease. Active surveillance offers a more conservative approach, potentially reducing the risks and complications associated with conventional treatments.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

This research underscores the potential of active surveillance as a valuable tool for managing low-risk prostate cancer. It provides evidence that this approach can be effective in avoiding unnecessary treatment, while still ensuring adequate monitoring of the disease. Active surveillance, like a well-placed oasis in the desert of prostate cancer treatment, offers a safe and potentially life-changing alternative for men with low-risk PCa.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2013-07-02
  2. Date Revised 2022-03-17
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

22980443

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1016/j.eururo.2012.08.066

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