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Prostrate cancer
My father has been detected with Foci of Adinocarcinoma ( Gleason score 6 ) Grade 3+3 Group Grade 1 involving less than 10percent of all the cores submitted. doctor suggested that let him be in active surveillance & no need for further treatment as he is 80 years of age and any treatment may have side effects.he is safe for another 5-10 years.is it the right approach .pl advice
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Dr. Sandeep Nayak
Surgical Oncologist
24 yrs exp
Bangalore
Active surveillance is the best option at that age unless the patient is absolutely fit to undergo robotic radical prostatectomy.
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