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triggers indicative of curative treatment and which observation for clinical symptoms indicative
of palliative treatment.
Conclusions. More men are being diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer. Whether active
monitoring with a curative intent is an appropriate option for these men remains unclear. A
standard, universally agreed-upon definition of active surveillance that clearly distinguishes it
from watchful waiting and other observational management strategies is needed to help clarify
scientific discourse on this topic. Ongoing clinical trials may provide information on the
comparative effectiveness of active surveillance compared to immediate active treatment, but
will require long term followup.
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