Watchful waiting
MechanismESTABLISHEDOutcomeA
Claimed
Active surveillance instead of immediate treatment.
What holds up
Some cancers grow slowly enough that immediate treatment adds risk without benefit.
What it does not show
For some prostate, thyroid and low-grade cancers, doing nothing yet is the evidence-based choice.
Evidence for
None on file.
Sources
No sources on file yet.