When It's Safer Not to Treat Prostate Cancer [Edition 3]

Daily Mail (March 16, 2009)

Author: Jenny Hope

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MEN diagnosed with low-risk prostate cancer can safely opt to have no treatment if they are closely monitored, say researchers.

A study found that most patients choosing 'active surveillance' instead of treatment did not suffer any spread of the disease.

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When It's Safer Not to Treat Prostate Cancer [Edition 3]

In addition, one in six was cured after simply delaying treatmen...

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