Active monitoring, also known as watch and wait, is a method of managing a blood cancer or blood condition over a period of time without receiving treatment right away.
Being actively monitored means that treatment is not needed at this point in time. It does not mean that the disease is too advanced to treat. Someone on active monitoring will have regular check-ups with their doctor to look for any disease progression or new symptoms.
Active monitoring is most suitable for people with indolent (slow-growing) or chronic forms of blood cancer and conditions.
