Background Active surveillance (AS) protocols rely on rectal examination, prostate-specific
antigen, imaging, and biopsy to identify disease progression. Objective To evaluate whether …

Background The treatment for men diagnosed with localized prostate cancer has changed
over time given the increased attention to the harms associated with over-diagnosis and the …

Objective To characterize the use of multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI)
in male Medicare beneficiaries electing active surveillance for prostate cancer. mpMRI has …

Although annual mortality trends for prostate cancer were stabilized in recent years,
understanding the exact treatment changes is necessary for optimal management …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe the uptake, discontinuation and variation
of active surveillance (AS) by provider and patient level characteristics. Materials and …

Background Active surveillance (AS) is a major management option for men with early
prostate cancer. Current guidelines however advocate identical AS follow-up for all without …

Purpose: We examined the demographic and clinicopathological parameters associated
with the time to convert from active surveillance to treatment among men with prostate …

Objective To examine clinical practice patterns in locally managing patients under an active
surveillance protocol among Portuguese urologists. Introduction Prostate cancer (PCa) is a …

Background For men with prostate cancer, there is substantial variation in the use of
conservative management, such as active surveillance. Commercial prices, which vary …

PURPOSE: We describe the longitudinal adoption of conservative management (ie, the
absence of treatment) for prostate cancer among urology group practices in the United …