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능동감시 · Active surveillance · Monitoring
Active surveillance
Many low-risk prostate cancers progress very slowly. Active surveillance means not treating at first, rechecking PSA and MRI regularly and repeating the biopsy when needed, and operating or giving radiotherapy only if the cancer progresses, avoiding aftereffects of overtreatment such as leakage and erectile dysfunction.
| Advantages | Limitations |
|---|---|
| Avoids or delays the side effects of surgery and radiotherapy | Needs long-term regular follow-up; Some patients feel a psychological burden |