Funding research and education to beat prostate disease
Active surveillance
Active surveillance can be an option for men with a very early and slow-growing form of prostate cancer. Active surveillance involves regular check-ups, usually taken every three months to monitor your prostate cancer carefully. These tests include:
- A prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test.
- A digital rectal examination (DRE).
- Repeated scans.
- Biopsies when necessary.
If the test results show any signs of the prostate cancer progressing, then your doctor will suggest further treatment options aimed at curing the cancer.
Active surveillance is only appropriate for men with very early, slowly progressing prostate cancer and should not be pursued if this approach would cause you ongoing worry.
