Which finding is TRUE in the Scandinavian Prostate Cancer Group Study Number 4 (SPCG-4), comparing radical prostatectomy versus watchful waiting in the management of early prostate cancer after up to 10 years follow-up?
A. Radical prostatectomy reduces prostate cancer-specific mortality, overall mortality, the risks of metastasis and local progression compared with watchful waitingAnswer A
Radical prostatectomy reduces disease-specific mortality, overall mortality and the risks of metastasis and local progression compared with watchful waiting after up to 10 years follow-up.
Further Reading:
Bill-Axelson A, Radical prostatectomy or watchful waiting in prostate cancer—29-Year follow-up. N Eng J Med 2018; 379: 2319–2329.