Editorial Comment

Proper information and communication are essential in the process of individualized treatment decision making in men with localized prostate cancer.1,2 The randomized ProtecT trial (Prostate Testing for Cancer and Treatment, ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02044172) did not show any difference in generic anxiety scores among surgery, radiation or monitoring. Using compacted measures the current study confirms favorable long-term anxiety levels in men who are treated expectantly.

Source: The Journal of Urology - September 4, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Roderick C.N. van den Bergh, Henk G. van der Poel, Declan G. Murphy Tags: Adult Urology Source Type: research