For a patient with low risk prostate cancer, what are the typical treatment options if the patient does not want watchful waiting?
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Expert AnswersMarkLitwinMDMPH (Physician - Urology (Verified) ) - 06 / 19 / 2012
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For the patient with low-risk prostate cancer, the current thinking is that he is best managed with active surveillance. If the patient does not wish to undertake this approach, he can choose surgery, radiation, or a variety of other options that are appealing but have less long-term data.
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