Prostate Cancer · Short answers
What is active surveillance?
It's a way to manage low-risk prostate cancer by watching it closely instead of treating it right away.
The short answer
It's a way to manage low-risk prostate cancer by watching it closely instead of treating it right away.
A closer look
That includes regular PSA tests, MRIs, and repeat biopsies. If the cancer shows signs of change, treatment starts.
It helps many men avoid side effects of treatment they may not need.
What you can do next
Get checked if your biopsy showed low-grade prostate cancer, such as Gleason 6.
How we talk about this in Johns Creek and Cumming
After you read this, the useful next step is a visit with our team. We will tell you whether Johns Creek, where clinic and surgery share a building, or Cumming is the right place to start.
A related official video
An official Advanced Urology video on this topic.
Watch: #020 - Decoding PSMA PET / CT for Prostate CancerWhat the video covers. Titled "#020 - Decoding PSMA PET / CT for Prostate Cancer." The public description covers a prostate specific membrane antigen positron emission tomography and computed tomography scan, used to look for prostate cancer.
Where to read more
- Our page on this topic
- Johns Creek Clinic & Surgery Center
- Cumming Clinic
- Read this topic on learn.advancedurology.com
- Related page on advancedurology.com
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What is active surveillance?
It's a way to manage low-risk prostate cancer by watching it closely instead of treating it right away.
Can I discuss this at either office?
Yes. We see patients at the Johns Creek Clinic & Surgery Center and at the Cumming Clinic. Mention prostate cancer when you book, and we will place the visit.
Schedule your visit with Advanced Urology, with locations across metro Atlanta. Call 678-344-8900 or Book online.
Whenever a visit would help, the Johns Creek and Cumming teams are a phone call or a booked appointment away.