For decades, cancer treatment has followed a familiar, frightening script. After diagnosis, a blanket aggressive treatment followed: surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, all of which often began with the idea that faster and harder action saves lives. Active surveillanceThe idea of active surveillance takes root in cases where physicians can carefully observe the cancer, instead of prescribing aggressive treatments. This change does not suggest that aggressive treatment becomes unnecessary. What the future holdsThe future of cancer treatment is progressing towards personalised care.

Source: The Hindu February 10, 2026 05:04 UTC