Should Grade Group 1 (GG1) be called cancer?

DiscussionGrade Group 1 prostate cancer, while showing evidence of neoplasia on histology has a remarkably indolent natural history more akin to non-neoplastic precursor lesions. Consideration should be given to renaming Grade Group 1 prostate cancer, which has the potential to minimize overtreatment, treatment-related side effects, patient anxiety, and financial burden on the healthcare system.
Source: World Journal of Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research