What Types of Conditions Benefit from Active Surveillance?
Active surveillance is often used for conditions that are [indolent](https://) or slow-growing. Examples include: - [Prostate cancer](https://) - Certain types of [thyroid cancer](https://) - Low-grade [bladder cancer](https://) - Some forms of [breast cancer](https://)
In these cases, histological analysis helps in identifying the grade and stage of the disease, allowing clinicians to make informed decisions about whether active surveillance is appropriate.