Low-risk prostate cancer often overtreated
(Reuters)


<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/health/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060816/hl_nm/prostate_cancer_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20060816/i/r2118598584.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=2QYD6beNfXUmY5oSUuvMqQ--" align="left" height="86" width="130" alt="Prostate cancer cells are seen in an undated handout photo. Approximately one half of men diagnosed with low-risk prostate cancer undergo surgery or radiation therapy when 'watchful waiting' may be more appropriate, according to a research team at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. REUTERS/Handout" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Approximately one half of men
diagnosed with low-risk prostate cancer undergo surgery or
radiation therapy when "watchful waiting" may be more
appropriate, according to a research team at the University of
Michigan in Ann Arbor.</p><br clear="all"/>