Mount Sinai's Active Surveillance Program for Prostate Cancer

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07/07/23

If you have low-risk prostate cancer and want to avoid or delay the side effects of surgery or radiation, active surveillance might be a good option. This means we do not treat your cancer so much as manage it. We keep a very close eye on any changes in your condition. At Mount Sinai, we recommend this treatment approach for some men whose cancer hasn’t spread outside the prostate (localized).

Most small prostate cancers are treated with surgery and/or radiation. Side effects of these treatments may continue after treatment. They may include:
· Decreased bladder control for up to one year
· Erectile dysfunction (ED) for one to two years

At Mount Sinai, Department of Urology- Dr. Ash Tewari (one of the world’s leading prostate cancer surgeon) and his team keep a close eye on the localized prostate cancer through Active Surveillance. We monitor the cancer in low risk patient as surgery is not needed in all cases.