What is Watchful waiting?
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Watchful waiting is an approach to a medical condition in which time is allowed to pass before medical intervention or therapy is used. During this time, testing and ongoing monitoring may be performed.
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How do members experience Watchful waiting?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple myeloma | 272 | 30 | |
| Doctor recommendation | 13 | 8 | |
| Chronic lymphocytic leukemia | 4 | 1 | |
| Lumps and bumps | 4 | 2 | |
| Blurry vision in left eye | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Anxious mood | 1 | |
| Back pain | 1 | |
| Fatigue | 1 | |
| Generalized anxiety disorder | 1 | |
| Neuropathic pain in lower extremities | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 39 |
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