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The importance of a visible lesion in imaging based active surveillance for prostate cancer

  • Victor Abu
  • , N Petrides
  • , J Coe
  • , M Emberton
  • , C Allen
  • , S Punwani
  • , CM Moore

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Abstract

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: Repeat PSA, digital rectal examination, and standard transrectal biopsy are recommended for follow up for men with low risk prostate cancer on active surveillance. The use of MR imaging may allow men with stable disease to avoid a biopsy. The natural history of MR appearances during a period of active surveillance is not well understood. We report the findings of repeat MRI in men with low and intermediate risk prostate cancer. MATERIAL & METHODS: Clinical and radiological …
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)e820
JournalEuropean Urology Supplements
Volume14
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 20 Mar 2015

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • prostate cancer
  • active surveillance
  • imaging

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