Update on watchful waiting for prostate cancer

被引:9
作者
Allaf, ME [1 ]
Carter, HB [1 ]
机构
[1] Johns Hopkins Med Inst, Brady Urol Inst, Baltimore, MD 21287 USA
关键词
watchful waiting; expectant management; conservative management; prostate cancer;
D O I
10.1097/00042307-200405000-00006
中图分类号
R5 [内科学]; R69 [泌尿科学(泌尿生殖系疾病)];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Expectant management has evolved to include cure as its ultimate goal. Early data regarding such a strategy indicate that it may be a reasonable alternative for a select group of older men. For men with a long life expectancy, disease is likely to progress and such a strategy is not currently recommended. The long-term efficacy of this approach will be determined with further follow-up.
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页码:171 / 175
页数:5
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