Active surveillance for low-risk prostate cancer may offer better quality-of-life
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 - 17:30
in Health & Medicine
In a study that compared initial treatment strategies for low-risk prostate cancer among men 65 years old, active surveillance showed higher measures on quality of life compared to an initial treatment such as radical prostatectomy, although the optimal strategy was highly dependent on individual patient preferences for surveillance or treatment, according to a study in the December 1 issue of JAMA.