Multiple choice

Which of the following statements regarding the management of prostate cancer limited to the prostate gland only is correct?

  1. Active surveillance is a genuine approach.

  2. Prostatectomy has been observed to be superior over radiotherapy.

  3. Radiotherapy causes impotence in about 75% of patients.

  4. Prostatectomy leads to long term incontinence in about 25 to 30% of patients.

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Explanation

In management of prostate cancer which is confined to the prostate gland, active surveillance is a genuine approach, as are prostatectomy and radiotherapy.

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