Meaning active surveillance
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active surveillanceA treatment plan that involves closely watching a patient’s condition but not giving any treatment unless there are changes in test results that show the condition is getting worse. Active surveillanc [..]
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active surveillance Active surveillance is an option offered to patients with very low-risk prostate cancer (low grade, low stage, localized disease). Patients are monitored carefully over time for signs of disease prog [..]
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active surveillanceA strategy for managing early prostate cancer in which a man has regular checkups but does not undergo treatment until the disease shows signs of worsening.
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active surveillanceActive Surveillance is the watchful waiting of a patients’ condition by a doctor. Surveillance is carried out instead of active treatment when the risks of the treatment outweigh the benefiits. For ex [..]
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active surveillanceClosely monitoring a patient's condition but withholding treatment until symptoms appear or change. Also called expectant management, observation, and watchful waiting.
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active surveillanceWhen a person does not need immediate treatment, but instead has their health monitored regularly with the option of future treatment if necessary. Sometimes called watchful waiting.
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