Active Surveillance

Active surveillance is considered a treatment option if a cancer is not causing any symptoms and is expected to grow slowly. In the past this approach was mainly suggested to elderly men, or men with serious health problems; however, younger men have started to consider this treatment option. Since prostate cancer often spreads very slowly, many men who have the disease may never require treatment. In many men, it is a means of delaying or deferring therapy and potential quality of life changes associated with current treatment options. Typically, patients on an active surveillance program undergo regular PSA measurements and periodic prostate biopsies to ensure that the cancer is not becoming more aggressive. If there is a change in the prostate cancer then the patient can make a decision to undergo active treatment with either surgery or radiation. Approximately 30% of cancers will progress within 5 years. The intent of active surveillance is curative.

A World Class Centre

The Vancouver Prostate Centre (VPC) has a track record of success that has earned it a reputation as one of the world’s most respected cancer facilities. It is a National Centre of Excellence and a designated Centre of Excellence for Commercialization and Research.

Events

Terry Fox Run fundraiser: September 19th, 2023

The 43nd Annual Terry Fox Run is taking place on Sunday September 19, 2023. If you are able, please consider joining and/or donating to our team (tax receipts issued), raising funds for the Terry Fox Foundation's ground-breaking cancer research

Pars for Prostate fundraiser: September 21, 2023

The Second Annual Pars for Prostate golf fundraiser in support of Prostate Cancer Foundation BC takes place September 21, 2022 at Westwood Plateau Golf Course. Join today to take part in this best ball, shotgun style tournament. Skilled holes, putting contest, draw prizes and more. For information and to register please click here.

Employment

Work at the Vancouver Prostate Centre

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Dr Artem Cherkasov receives world-wide challenge in drug discovery

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Dr. Somasekharan has been granted a $1.12 million USD from the DOD Award