The Fear of Cancer & Choosing Active Surveillance | Ask a Prostate Expert, Mark Scholz, MD

PCRI' Alex asks medical oncologist, Mark Scholz, MD, all about active surveillance for men with low-grade prostate cancers and why some patients and doctors shy away from this protocol that forgoes radical treatments and their side effects while safely monitoring for any changes that indicate a need for treatment.

0:06 Why isn't active surveillance more widely used?

0:54 How do you explain active surveillance to skeptical loved ones?

1:53 What should a patient do if their doctor is against active surveillance?

2:50 Is active surveillance different for men with a Gleason score of 3+4=7?

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