Study finds active monitoring as effective as invasive treatments for some prostate cancer patients

The New England Journal of Medicine published a new study suggesting patients with localized instances of prostate cancer may be able to delay more invasive treatment. Researchers found those that opted for active surveillance had the same survival rates as those who underwent surgery or radiation after fifteen years. NBC News’ Dr. John Torres dives deep into the alternative treatment option for patients at low risk of cancer spread.

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[rarelyaccurate]

I have another kind of cancer and have been doing active monitoring for over three years. It's crazy to be diagnosed with cancer then be told they are just going to watch it. So far I haven't progressed and my specialists think there is a good chance I may never progress.

[johnoneill]

I went through active monitoring for ten years before I finally had surgery. It worked very well for me.

[coleengoodell]

Is active monitoring going to be covered by medicare or medicaid?

[ليلىشارف-نج]

‏‪2:03‬‏ Doctor, please, how do I participate in a trial version? I have breast cancer from Algeria. May God protect you. Help me. Our country is medically incapable. I am 42 years old. I beg you to help me.

[understandingunderstanding]

they still have not addressed the route calls of prostate cancer and many people don't realize that's an ingredient in milk dairy products causes prostate cancer not the mention sugar sugar is the catalyst