TY - JOUR AU - Mader, Emily M. AU - Li, Hsin H. AU - Lyons, Kathleen D. AU - Morley, Christopher P. AU - Formica, Margaret K. AU - Perrapato, Scott D. AU - Irwin, Brian H. AU - Seigne, John D. AU - Hyams, Elias S. AU - Mosher, Terry AU - Hegel, Mark T. AU - Stewart, Telisa M. PY - 2017 DA - 2017/05/08 TI - Qualitative insights into how men with low-risk prostate cancer choosing active surveillance negotiate stress and uncertainty JO - BMC Urology SP - 35 VL - 17 IS - 1 AB - Active surveillance is a management strategy for men diagnosed with early-stage, low-risk prostate cancer in which their cancer is monitored and treatment is delayed. This study investigated the primary coping mechanisms for men following the active surveillance treatment plan, with a specific focus on how these men interact with their social network as they negotiate the stress and uncertainty of their diagnosis and treatment approach. SN - 1471-2490 UR - https://doi.org/10.1186/s12894-017-0225-3 DO - 10.1186/s12894-017-0225-3 ID - Mader2017 ER -