Question

A 66-year-old man with newly diagnosed prostate cancer, Gleason score 7 (3+4), localised disease. According to NICE, which management option can be offered as an alternative to radical prostatectomy if the patient prefers a non-surgical approach?

Accepted Answer

Radical radiotherapy

Answer

Active surveillance with no intervention

Answer

Hormone therapy alone

Answer

Chemotherapy (docetaxel)

Answer

Focal ultrasound therapy

Practice question

A 66-year-old man with newly diagnosed prostate cancer, Gleason score 7 (3+4), localised disease. According to NICE, which management option can be offered as an alternative to radical prostatectomy if the patient prefers a non-surgical approach?