Editorial comment. The goals of minimizing resource use and treatment burden must be weighed against the risks of tumor progression and compromised cancer-specific outcomes.

摘要

The concept of active surveillance, with delayed intervention, is not new to urologists, with the use of this approach in patients with prostate, renal, and testicular cancer. The goals of minimizing resource use and treatment burden must be weighed against the risks of tumor progression and compromised cancer-specific outcomes.