Who is a good candidate for Active Surveillance or “Watchful Waiting”?

Active surveillance may be a suitable option for men who are not experiencing symptoms, or when the cancer is not expected to grow at an aggressive rate.  Active surveillance allows men to maintain their quality of life, thus for those whom avoidance of sexual, urinary, and/or bowel complications are a primary consideration, active surveillance may be considered.   Active surveillance can also be considered for men who are older or have other serious health conditions, which can make the cancer more difficult to treat immediately.