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Active Surveillance Rates Rise for Prostate Cancer in Veterans Health System

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22 August 2026

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Fusion42 · 22 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

A study published in JAMA shows that active surveillance for low-risk prostate cancer in the US Veterans Health System increased to 93%, although significant racial and social disparities remain.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Medtech.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a changing standard in prostate cancer care among US veterans, with active surveillance becoming common for low-risk cases. Use this trend to improve patient outcomes and target gaps where racial and social disparities persist.

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Medtechprostate-cancerveterans-healthactive-surveillancehealth-disparitiescancer-care