Prostate cancer: Watching and waiting may be best

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Prostate cancer: Watching and waiting may be best

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Older men with low-risk prostate cancer may be better off getting regular check-ups that rushing to get surgery or radiation, researchers using a computer model suggested on Tuesday.

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