The Epstein criteria as predictive for active surveillance

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Active surveillance is gaining popularity as a management strategy for

newly diagnosed low-grade prostate cancer. In 1994, Epstein reported

PSA- and needle biopsy-based criteria for identifying potentially

biologically insignificant tumors that might be safely managed by

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