Management of Very Low- and Low-Risk Prostate Cancer
摘要
Prostate cancer is a global health challenge. According to the National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research (NCDIR), prostate cancer was amongst top ten cancers in urban cancer registries of Delhi, Bangalore, Bhopal and Mumbai in 2022. Localized prostate cancer is classified into low, intermediate and high risk based on the T-stage, serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and Gleason score (GS). Outcome in low-risk prostate cancer patients is excellent, and the treatment options include active surveillance, external beam radiotherapy or brachytherapy and radical prostatectomy, balancing benefit and potential overtreatment.