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Radiotherapy for Localised Penile Cancer

Home Treating Early Penile Cancer Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy for Advanced Penile Cancer Surgery Clinical Trials Radiation therapy is the use of high-energy x-rays to kill cancer cells. It can be directed at cancer from outside of the body (external beam radiotherapy) or from within the body (brachytherapy). Both types of radiotherapy can be used to

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About the Testicles and Testicular Cancer

Home Risk Factors and Diagnosis Treatments Living with Recurrence The Testicles The testicles (or testes) are the male sex glands which produce sperm and testosterone, the male sex hormone. They are located outside of the body in the scrotum because sperm develop best at a temperature several degrees cooler than normal body temperature. The testicles

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Sex and Penile Cancer

Home Urinary Problems Psychological Impact Urinary Catheters Lymphoedema All treatment for penile cancer will alter the appearance of the penis and may affect sexual function. It is very important that both you and your partner are aware of these issues, and work through them together. Men may feel less masculine and worry that they will

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Lymphoedema

Home Urinary Problems Psychological Impact Sexual Impact Urinary Catheters The Lymphatic System and Lymph Nodes The lymphatic system transports a fluid called lymph. Lymph fluid will contain various cells and substances that the body no longer needs. Lymph passes through small oval structures called lymph nodes. These filter out unwanted substances. Cancer can travel in

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Living with Penile Cancer

Home Psychological Impact Sexual Impact Urinary Catheters Lymphoedema Urinary Problems Surgery or radiotherapy to the penis will cause swelling and inflammation, and this may affect the urethra or “water pipe” causing the urinary stream to spray. It may settle as the penis heals but can sometimes be permanent. Men who have had a total or

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Being diagnosed with penile cancer

Home About Penile Cancer Know your risk Treatments Living With Penile cancer is commonly diagnosed by taking samples of a suspected cancerous area (biopsy) or removing a small area of skin (wide local excision), from the penis. It may also be diagnosed following circumcision (surgical removal of the foreskin). A scientist examines the samples under

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Surgery for Penile Cancer

Home Treating Early Penile Cancer Radiotherapy for Localised Penile Cancer Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy for Advanced Penile Cancer Clinical Trials Surgery The aim of all surgery is to preserve as much of the penis as possible while removing all of the cancer. Surgery will change the appearance of your penis and you should discuss how the

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Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy for Advanced Penile Cancer

Home Treating Early Penile Cancer Radiotherapy for Localised Penile Cancer Surgery Clinical Trials Radiotherapy and chemotherapy can be used to treat penile cancer which has spread to other areas of the body such as lymph nodes or other organs. This is called metastatic disease. External beam radiotherapy External beam radiotherapy (radiotherapy from outside the body)

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Treating Early Penile Cancer

Home Radiotherapy for Localised Penile Cancer Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy for Advanced Penile Cancer Surgery Clinical Trials Topical Treatments (creams) Chemotherapy -5-fluorouracil (Effudex™) This is a type of chemotherapy cream which is applied to the penis for around 4 – 6 weeks. Chemotherapy works by destroying cancer cells but may also affect some healthy cells on

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About the Penis and Penile Cancer

Home Know your risk Diagnosis Treatments Living with Penile Cancer About the Penis The penis is the male sex organ and can be divided into three parts: the root or base of the penis, the body of the penis and the end of the penis (glans penis) which may also be covered by a layer

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Recurrence of Testicular Cancer

Testicular Cancer Living With Fertility Testosterone Replacement Therapy Like all cancers that are cured there is always a risk that testicular cancer may return. Most testicular cancer tends to reoccur within 2-years after initial treatment. Approximately 3% of patients with testicular cancer will develop a cancer in their other testicle. It is therefore very important

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Lymphoedema

Testicular Cancer Orchidectomy Chemotherapy Radiotherapy RPLND Clinical Trials The Lymphatic System and Lymph Nodes The human body is covered by the lymphatic system. It transports fluid from the organs and tissues of the body in a fluid called lymph. Lymph will contain various cells and substances that the body no longer needs and passes through

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Retro Peritoneal Lymph Node Dissection (RPLND)

Testicular Cancer Orchidectomy Chemotherapy Radiotherapy Clinical Trials What is a Retro Peritoneal Lymph Node Dissection (RPLND) If there is evidence that cancer cells have spread to lymph nodes in the abdomen, surgery to remove them may be recommended. This is performed under a general anaesthetic. An incision is made into the abdomen and the lymph

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Orchidectomy (Surgery)

Testicular Cancer Chemotherapy Radiotherapy RPLND Clinical Trials Orchidectomy An orchidectomy (unilateral), is an operation to remove one testicle. It is carried out under a general anaesthetic, which means you are asleep during surgery. During surgery, a small incision is made into the groin region on the affected side and the testicle is removed. The scrotum

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Recurrence of prostate cancer

About the Prostate About Prostate Cancer Risks and Symptoms Treatments Living with Prostate Cancer What happens if the cancer comes back? It can be extremely difficult to find out that your cancer has come back. All of the thoughts and feelings you had when you were first diagnosed can come back too. These feelings and

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Living with prostate cancer

Prostate Cancer Risks and Symptoms Treatments About the Prostate Reoccurrence What is it like living with prostate cancer? Living with prostate cancer can affect your everyday life, work, and relationships. You may experience side effects from treatment, even when the treatment has finished, which can affect your physical health. You may also be worried about

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Monitoring prostate cancer

Monitoring means your doctor will keep a close eye on you rather than recommending treatment straight away. You may feel fearful or angry about monitoring your cancer rather than receiving treatment. But all treatments have side effects, and your doctor will not recommend treatment if he or she believes the risks outweigh any benefit you

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Prostate cancer treatments

Monitoring Surgery Hormone Therapy Radio Therapy Chemotherapy Other Treatments What treatments are available for prostate cancer? There are different treatments for prostate cancer. The treatment you are offered will vary depending on your age, overall health, and your tumour’s stage and grade. Your doctor will discuss the results from your diagnostic tests and your treatment

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Risk & symptoms of prostate cancer

About the Prostate About Prostate Cancer Treatments Living with Prostate Cancer Reoccurrence What increases the risk of getting prostate cancer? Four main risk factors increase a man’s chance of developing prostate cancer. If you feel you have any risk factors for developing prostate cancer, you should speak to your doctor. Age Age is the biggest

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About prostate cancer

About the Prostate Risks and Symptoms Treatments Living with Prostate Cancer Reoccurrence What is prostate cancer? Our bodies are made up of trillions of tiny cells, which are the basic building blocks of all living things. Cells continuously divide to make new cells. It is how we grow and how the body heals itself. Sometimes

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Kidney Cancer Newsletters

On this page, you can find our Kidney Cancer Newsletters. 2021: December September May January 2020: October July

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Bladder Cancer Newsletters

On this page, you can find our Bladder Cancer Newsletters. 2021: October June March 2020: December September June

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Cardiovascular disease and Androgen Deprivation Therapy

Cardiovascular considerations in prostate cancer patients treated with Androgen Deprivation Therapy There is a growing epidemic of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in cancer patients during and after cancer treatment. The frequency of cardiovascular (CV) problems is higher in cancer patients who are receiving or who have previously received cancer treatments with a known CV toxicity profile.

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Hormone Therapy and the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Patients with Prostate Cancer

About prostate cancer What is the prostate, and what does it do? The prostate is a small gland that forms part of your reproductive system. It is about the size of a golf ball and surrounds the tube that empties urine from your bladder, called the urethra. The prostate makes a thick white fluid that

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Anxiety and Depression

It’s common for people to experience anxiety or depression due to prostate cancer; and it’s not confined to only the man with the disease. Prostate cancer can have a negative psychological impact on the caregiver/wife or partner of the man with prostate cancer, as well as his family members and close friends. A cancer diagnosis

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Side effects of treatments

Side effects of treatments Coping with hair loss and thinning Sexual side effects of RPLND Side effects of cancer drugs Side effects of hormone therapy in men Side effects of hormone therapy in women Side effects of radiotherapy

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Videos

Here you can find our explanatory animated videos about treatments, tests and surgical procedures for urologic diseases. Benign Prostatic Enlargement (BPE) video Changing stoma bag video Congenital malformations of the urinary tract Cystectomy video Cystoscopy video Double J-stent video Drug treatment for overactive bladder (OAB) video Erectile dysfunction as a comorbidity video Hormone therapy-related cardiovascular

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Cancers

Urologic cancers are a collection of diseases related to the genitourinary system of both men and women. These diseases are caused by cells that no longer work properly. These abnormal cells grow uncontrolled in the body. Read more about what cancer is on the page 'What is cancer?', and how to cope with cancer. On

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Penile cancer

About the disease Know your risk Diagnosis Treatments Living with Penile Cancer Penile Cancer Penile cancer is very rare. Only 1 man in 100,000 will be affected and roughly 36,000 men will be diagnosed globally each year. It is most often diagnosed in men over the age of 60 years, but younger men can also

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Urachal cancer

What is the urachus? The urachus is a tube-like structure that forms in a developing embryo. It connects the umbilical cord to the urinary bladder before birth. After birth, the urachus usually shrinks into a small ligament. However, traces of the urachus (called urachal residues) can be detected in up to one-third of adults. Urachal

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Testicular cancer

About Testicular Cancer Risk Factors and Diagnosis Treatments Living with Recurrence Testicular Self Examination (TSE) TSE can identify testicular problems including cancer. It can be performed in a bath or shower when the scrotum is warm and relaxed. Each testicle should be checked separately using both hands (see diagram). The thumb and fingers can be

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Prostate cancer

Prostate Cancer Risks and Symptoms Treatments Living with Prostate Cancer Reoccurrence What is the prostate? The prostate is a small gland that forms part of a man’s reproductive system. It is about the size of a golf ball and surrounds the tube that empties urine from the bladder, called the urethra. It is normal for

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Primary urethral cancer

What is primary urethral cancer? You have been diagnosed with primary urethral cancer. This means you have a cancerous growth (malignant tumour) in your urethra. The urethra carries urine out of the body from the bladder, also known as urinary bladder. In men, the urethra runs through the prostate and the penis (Fig. 1). In women,

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Kidney cancer

What is kidney cancer? Kidney cancer is a malignant cell growth (a tumour) in the kidneys. Its medical name is renal cell carcinoma. A tumour in the kidney can also be benign (non-cancerous). Kidney cancer is a general term. There are many variations of tumours in the kidney and stages of the disease. Your treatment and

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Bladder cancer

What is bladder cancer? [glossary_exclude]Bladder[/glossary_exclude] cancer is the growth of abnormal tissue (tumour) in the bladder. There are several stages of bladder cancer. Your treatment and experience will depend on the specific characteristics of the tumour (referred to as “staging” the tumour) and the expertise of your medical team. This section provides general information about

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Treatment of penis cancer

This section offers general information. Your specific treatment will be recommended by your doctor based on your individual needs. Individual recommendations may depend on your country and health care system. The treatment you have will depend on: what you prefer what your doctor thinks is best for your type of cancer which treatments are available

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Penectomy

If a tumour has grown into surrounding tissue, removing it surgically is the best chance of cure. If the tumour is in your penis tissue, some or all of your penis might need to be removed to get rid of the cancer. A recommendation of penectomy raises many questions. Talk with your doctor about your

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An improved approach to prostate cancer

Europa Uomo chairman André Deschamps sets out the need for an improved approach to prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. 30 million men in Europe are confronted with a diagnosis of prostate cancer in their lifetime. Each year 75,000 men die from prostate cancer. A questionnaire amongst our members in 24 European states showed that: Less

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Cancer survivorship

Cancer survivorship has traditionally received little prioritisation and attention. For a long time, the treatment of cancer has been the main focus of healthcare providers’ efforts. It is time to increase the amount of attention given to patients’ long-term well-being and their ability to return to a productive and good life. This article describes the

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Treatment of primary urethral cancer

Localised urethral cancer Localised primary urethral cancer is confined to the urethra. Treatment for men and women differs. Your doctor will recommend a treatment that aims to remove all cancer and preserve your quality of life. To do this, the location of the tumour is important. Treatment for men localised urethral cancer Treatment for women

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Treatment for men with localised urethral cancer

Partial urethrectomy Partial urethrectomy: If your cancer is limited to the part of the urethra nearest the opening, but still close to the tip, partial removal of the urethra (urethrectomy) with penile preservation may be the best option. Your doctor might also recommend removal of enlarged lymph nodes to rule out metastasis. The main goal

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Treatment of urachal cancer

Urachal cancer is often diagnosed at later stages. Based on your disease stage and predicted outcomes, recommended treatment may include: Surgery Chemotherapy Palliative care Recommended treatment and predicted outcomes will be based on your cancer stage. The planned treatment approach should be discussed by a multidisciplinary tumour board. This board is made up of practitioners

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Treatment of testicular cancer

Testicular cancer is usually treated with surgery. The testicle must be removed (orchiectomy) to remove the cancer (Fig. 1). The tissue may be examined during surgery to confirm the diagnosis and stage. Additional surgery, drug treatment (chemotherapy), or radiation therapy also may be needed. Fig. 1: Orchiectomy—incision in the groin area. Surgery to remove the

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Treatment of metastatic kidney cancer

Kidney tumours can spread to other organs or distant lymph nodes. This is called metastatic disease. In metastatic disease, the kidney tumour is referred to as the primary tumour and the tumours in other organs are called metastases. Your doctor may recommend to treat metastatic disease with surgery, usually in combination with antiangiogenic therapy, also

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Treatment of locally-advanced kidney cancer

What is locally-advanced kidney cancer? Locally-advanced kidney cancer refers to a tumour which has spread to or beyond the blood vessels, tissue, organs, or lymph nodes surrounding the kidney. It may be a stage III or IV tumour, depending on how far outside the kidney the tumour has spread. If you are diagnosed with locally-advanced

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Treatment of localised kidney cancer

What is localised kidney cancer? Localised kidney cancer refers to a tumour which is limited to the kidney and has not extended to other parts of your body. It may be a stage I or II tumour, depending on its size (Fig 1 and 2). If you are diagnosed with localised kidney cancer, your doctor

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Treatment of castration-resistant prostate cancer

What is castration-resistant prostate cancer? Castration-resistant prostate cancer is a type of prostate cancer that usually develops during treatment for metastatic disease. Hormonal therapy either stops the production or blocks the action of androgens. This is known as castration. When effective, hormonal therapy stops the growth of the tumour. This effect will not last and

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Treatment of metastatic prostate cancer

What is metastatic disease? Prostate cancer can spread to other organs or lymph nodes outside the pelvic area. This is called metastatic disease. The tumours in other organs or lymph nodes are called metastases. Your doctor may recommend treating metastatic disease with hormonal therapy. It is important to realise that metastatic disease cannot be cured.

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Treatment of locally-advanced prostate cancer

What is locally-advanced prostate cancer? Locally-advanced prostate cancer refers to a tumour which has spread outside of the prostate. It may be a T3 or T4 tumour, depending on where and how far outside of the prostate it has grown. T3 means that the tumour has grown just outside the prostate or to the seminal

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Treatment of localised prostate cancer

What is localised prostate cancer? Localised prostate cancer refers to a tumour which is limited to the prostate and has not extended to other parts of your body. It may be a T1 or T2 tumour, depending on its size and where it is located in the prostate. T1 means that the tumour is too

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Transurethral resection of the bladder (TURBT)

What is TURBT? Transurethral resection of bladder tumour (TURBT) is the surgical removal (resection) of bladder tumours. This procedure is both diagnostic and therapeutic. It is diagnostic because the surgeon removes the tumour and all additional tissue necessary for examination under a microscope (histological assessment). TURBT is also therapeutic because complete removal of all visible

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Psychological Support

Home Urinary Problems Sexual Impact Urinary Catheters Lymphoedema Counselling A diagnosis of cancer can be a frightening experience and you may feel quite isolated with a mix of emotions. Once diagnosed, treatment follows quickly, and this can leave you in a state of shock while also feeling very vulnerable. Discovering that you have cancer often

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Urinary Catheter

Home Urinary Problems Psychological Impact Sexual Impact Lymphoedema Some surgery for penile cancer will require a urinary catheter (urinary drainage tube) to be inserted into your bladder. This may need to stay in for several days. A urinary catheter is a plastic tube that drains urine from the bladder. It is connected to a leg

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Clinical Trials

Home Treating Early Penile Cancer Radiotherapy for Localised Penile Cancer Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy for Advanced Penile Cancer Surgery Clinical trials are used to try and improve ways of treating cancer or reducing possible side effects of treatment. If you are being treated for penile cancer which has spread to other areas of your body, you

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Risk Factors and Symptoms

Home About Penile Cancer Diagnosis Treatments Living with Penile Cancer Symptoms Possible symptoms of penile cancer may include: Penis Rash Growth/lesion/lump Swelling Bleeding Ulcer Discharge Change in colour of foreskin. Groin Lumps felt under skin in the groin area. Any abnormal rash, lesion, ulcer, or discharge, on or from the penis should be checked by

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Testosterone Replacement Therapy

Testicular Cancer Living With Fertility Recurrence Testosterone is the male sex hormone. It is responsible for male sexual characteristics such as: deep voice muscle tone bone strength hair pattern (and balding) sex drive achieving and maintaining erections general sense of male well-being Testosterone target organs. How will my testosterone level be affected by an orchidectomy?

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Fertility

Testicular Cancer Living With Testosterone Replacement Therapy Recurrence How will treatment for testicular cancer affect fertility? Orchidectomy  Having one testicle removed will not affect sexual performance and will not normally affect fertility. You may be advised to perform sperm banking prior to an orchidectomy if it is likely that further treatment with chemotherapy may be

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Urinary Catheters

Testicular Cancer Living With Fertility Testosterone Replacement Therapy Recurrence Some surgery for testicular cancer will require a urinary catheter (urinary drainage tube) to be inserted into the bladder. This may need to stay in for several days. A urinary catheter is a plastic tube that drains urine from the bladder. It is connected to a

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Adjusting to Life after Treatment

Testicular Cancer Fertility Testosterone Replacement Therapy Recurrence Psychological Impact Emotions Most people feel overwhelmed when they are told they have cancer, even if the chance of cure is very high. Many different emotions arise, which can cause confusion and frequent changes of mood. You may experience fear, resentment, and anger. Reactions differ from one person

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Clinical Trials

Testicular Cancer Orchidectomy Chemotherapy Radiotherapy RPLND Clinical trials are used to try and improve ways of treating cancer or reducing possible side effects of treatment. You may be asked if you would like to take part in a clinical trial during your treatment. Some of the current clinical trials for testicular cancer are investigating the

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Radiotherapy

Testicular Cancer Orchidectomy Chemotherapy RPLND Lymphoedema Clinical Trials Radiotherapy uses high-energy radiation beams to kill cancer cells. It may be used to treat seminoma that has spread to the lymph nodes at the back of the abdomen (retroperitoneal lymph nodes), which measure less than 5 cm. A short course of chemotherapy may also be given at

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Chemotherapy

Testicular Cancer Orchidectomy Radiotherapy RPLND Lymphoedema Clinical Trials Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill cancer cells. It is administered directly into the blood stream. It may be recommended if there is a strong chance that cancer may return after orchidectomy, or if cancer has spread to other areas of the body. During and

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Risk Factors and Diagnosis

Home About Testicular Cancer Treatments Living with Recurrence Testicular cancer occurs when normal, healthy cells, which are carefully regulated by the body, begin to reproduce uncontrollably within the testicles. 1 in 250 males will develop testicular cancer in their lifetime. Over 21,000 men are diagnosed in Europe each year and around 55,000 globally. It can

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Medicines

Back to nocturia Treatments Anticholinergics Anticholinergic medication is often shortened to anticholinergics or called ‘muscarinic blockers.’ They are a type of medication that reduce how often you feel the need to urinate. Common side effects include dry eyes, dry mouth, acid reflux or indigestion and constipation. These drugs are not recommended for long-term use in

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Prostate Cancer About Prostate Cancer Risks and Symptoms Treatments Living with Prostate Cancer Reoccurrence

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Living with urinary incontinence

Urinary incontinence Treatment options What is it like living with urinary incontinence? Urinary incontinence can be an embarrassing and isolating condition and can negatively affect your physical and mental health. Although it is not an illness in the same way as diabetes or cancer, or life-threatening in itself, urinary incontinence can nevertheless have a huge

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Treatment options urinary incontinence

Medication Surgery for women Surgery for men Electrical stimulation Botulinum toxin injections Cystoplasty Self-management Lifestyle advice It is very likely that some simple lifestyle changes you can make will to improve your urinary incontinence. You may need to do some detective work to find what patterns make it worse or better, but it is very

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Other treatments

Treatments Surgery Hormone Therapy Radio Therapy Chemotherapy Monitoring High intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) High intensity focused ultrasound, or HIFU, uses ultrasound beams to generate heat, destroying areas of the prostate containing cancer cells. It is usually only given to men with early-stage prostate cancer. The treatment can be given to the whole prostate if you

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Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is usually offered to men who have been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer and are fit enough to tolerate the treatment. Chemotherapy is not a cure, but it can help keep the cancer under control. Common chemotherapy drugs include: 1. Docetaxel 2. Cabazitaxel Chemotherapy is a powerful medication that destroys cancer cells in the

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Hormone therapy

Treatments Surgery Monitoring Radio Therapy Chemotherapy Other Treatments What is hormone therapy? Testosterone causes prostate cancer to grow, so the most common way of controlling how much testosterone there is in your body is to have hormone therapy. This is also known as androgen deprivation therapy or ADT. Your doctor may recommend hormone therapy to

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Radiotherapy

Treatments Surgery Hormone Therapy Monitoring Chemotherapy Other Treatments Radiotherapy uses high energy x-ray beams (radiation) to destroy cancer cells. There are two different types of radiotherapy: 1. external beam radiotherapy 2. brachytherapy Radiotherapy treatment is painless, but there are side effects caused by both types of treatment that may cause you problems. Your doctor will

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Surgery

Treatments Monitoring Hormone Therapy Radio Therapy Chemotherapy Other Treatments Radical prostatectomy You may be offered an operation to remove your prostate, called a radical prostatectomy. There are 3 different ways of removing the prostate: laparoscopic or “keyhole” surgery, robot-assisted keyhole surgery, or open surgery. Your doctor will discuss the surgery method, which is most appropriate

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Roundtable Discussion EAU21

How sharing the right information at the right time can save lives EAU Patient Day’s Roundtable on prostate cancer results in thirteen calls to action Authors: Eamonn T. Rogers, EAU Patient Office Chairman, Galway (IE) Hein Van Poppel, University Hospital Leuven, Leuven (BE) Introduction Every year, almost 450,000 men across Europe are diagnosed with prostate

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Patient Poster Session – EAU22 Patient Day

For the EAU Virtual Congress in July 2021, we asked patients and patient advocates around the world to present their research and to give their perspective on how to improve patient-physician communications, and address presumptions and change perceptions on both sides. Click here to watch the EAU21 Patient Poster Session. We thank all who submitted

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EAU22 Congress & EAU22 Patient Day

37th Annual EAU Congress, Amsterdam EAU22 Patient Day, 4 July 2022 Welcome to our look back on the EAU22 Patient Day! We are proud to have been a part of EAU22, the first regulsr in-person congress in three years. Despite all the challenges and unpredictable situations for everyone, the EAU and EAU Patient Office (EAU

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EAU21 Patient Poster Session: What have we learned?

Authors: S.J. MacLennan, Aberdeen (GB) L. Makaroff, Chinnor (GB) E. Rogers, Galway (IE) E. Robijn, Arnhem (NL) Key messages from the EAU21 Patient Poster Session: What have we learned? Introduction Since 2012, the EAU has sought to meaningfully involve patients and their families in its mission to raise the level of urological care in Europe.

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Chronic pelvic pain syndrome

About chronic pelvic pain syndrome What is pain? Pain alerts us to an injury, allowing us to protect our bodies. While everyone has their own way of describing pain, the widely accepted definition that it’s an unpleasant sensation. Pain is something that we feel. It can range from mild discomfort to unbearable agony. It can

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EAU21 Patient Information Resource Centre

Welcome to our EAU21 Patient Information Resource Centre! Here you can find the recordings of the EAU21 Patient Day thematic sessions, and material such as posters and video presentations. EAU21 Patient Day thematic sessions Bladder Cancer Patient Information Session. Click here to watch. Functional Urology Patient Information Session. Click here to watch. Kidney Cancer Patient

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ADT Educational Programme

The European Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) Educational Programme The programme will be presented at the Patient Information Prostate Cancer Session, Friday 9 July, 11:30 – 12:30, Virtual Room 10. About the Programme The ADT Educational Programme helps prostate cancer patients manage the side effects of ADT through an interactive programme built around the book Androgen

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EAU21 Patient Poster Session

EAU21 Patient Poster Session at the 36th Annual EAU Congress (EAU21 Virtual Congress) Some might say there is a patient-physician disconnect when discussing urological care. Studies have shown that there is often a gap between what the physician recommends, based on scientific evidence combined with experience, and what patients prefer in terms of outcome, side

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EAU21 Virtual Congress – Patient Day

EAU21 Patient Day The first-ever EAU Patient Day took place on Friday 9 July 2021, at the time of the EAU21 Virtual meeting (8-12 July 2021). We thank our EPAG Members: European Cancer Leagues (ECL), the European Cancer Patient Coalition (ECPC), Europa Uomo, the International Kidney Cancer Coalition (IKCC), the World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition

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FAQs on COVID-19: Miscellaneous questions

On this page you will find FAQs about COVID-19 and miscellaneous matters. Find more FAQs on our page FAQs about COVID-19. 1 Q: Can I successfully continue my treatments during COVID-19 or can I safely delay some regularly scheduled treatments? A: Depending on the stage of your cancer, you may be able to safely delay

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FAQs about COVID-19

Meet our team of experts Watch our video about telemedicine On this page you will find frequently asked questions about the Coronavirus COVID-19. Please take into account that local rules and measures may vary per country, region and hospital. All answers and interpretation of answers are very dependent on the country or region you live

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Coronavirus COVID-19

On this page, you can find links to other reliable websites and general information about the Coronavirus COVID-19. Please take into account that local rules and measures may vary per country and per hospital. FAQs page: COVID-19 urology-related questions COVID-19 Resources for urologists A systematic review on COVID-19 and its potential urological manifestations ESMO -

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Patient Advocacy

Introduction Looking beyond the scientific and educational needs of healthcare professionals (HCPs), it is EAU’s aim to play a more important role with regards to strengthening patient advocacy. This is accomplished by taking a variety of proactive steps to work together with patient advocate groups. Foundational elements of the EAU’s aim are recognising and cultivating

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News items

Get the Most From Your Doctor's Visit Cancer survivorship An improved approach to prostate cancer Anxiety and Depression Sexual health European Code Against Cancer PRESS RELEASE: Alarmingly Low Awareness of Urology Across Europe Newsletters

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Leaflets

Urologic conditions Download information for patients about urologic conditions. Click on the links below to read or download the patient information leaflet. Benign prostatic enlargement Bladder cancer Congenital Malformation in the Urinary Tract Chronic pelvic pain syndrome Cryptorchidism Erectile dysfunction Kidney cancer Kidney and ureteral stones Male hypogonadism Male infertility Nocturia Overactive bladder syndrome Penile

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Tests

Testing is part of the procedure to make a diagnosis for urologic disease. There are many different tests or scans to find out if you have a disease or cancer, the type of disease or cancer, and the stage of the disease or cancer. The type of test used depends on the symptoms. Your doctor

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Treatments

There are numerous treatments for urologic cancers and other diseases. On this page you will find an overview of the treatments from A-Z and the treatments per disease. Go directly to Treatments A-Z Treatments per disease Treatments A-Z A Ablation therapy  Active surveillance  Anti-androgen therapy  Anti-angiogenic therapy Autologous Fascial Sling  Artificial compression devices in men 

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Sexual health

Sexual Health: Maintaining Closeness after Prostate Cancer A prostate cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming and devastating for men and their partners. Since the prostate is part of the sexual system, treatment of prostate cancer may result in sexual dysfunction. Sexual dysfunction is often identified as the most common long term side effect after prostate cancer

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Other resources

About this page This page lists resources you may find useful when learning about urological conditions, treatment, clinical research and patient groups. EAU Patient Information does not necessarily endorse, or necessarily have influence over, any of the sites listed on this web page. Cancer patient groups Pan-European Association of European Cancer Leagues - ECL ECL

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Working Group 2016 – 2020

The EAU Patient Information Working Group is an expert team of healthcare professionals who contribute to developing new patient information material, updating existing topics and exploring new ways to further develop the Patient Information initiative of the European Association of Urology (EAU). Click here to read more about the EAU. Prof. Dr. med. Thorsten Bach

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Hormone therapy

About hormone therapy What is hormone therapy? Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men. But advances in science mean, in most cases, it is a treatable condition. Hormone therapy is an effective treatment for prostate cancer that aims to stop the cancer from growing. The type of hormone therapy you are

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Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test

What is the prostate, and what does it do? The prostate is a small gland that forms part of your reproductive system. It is about the size of a golf ball and surrounds the tube that empties urine from your bladder, called the urethra. The prostate makes a thick white fluid which mixes with sperm

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Radical prostatectomy

What is radical prostatectomy? Radical prostatectomy is the removal of the entire prostate and the seminal vesicles. For radical prostatectomy you will receive general anaesthesia. Discuss with your doctor the advantages and disadvantages of radical prostatectomy and if it is right for you. Who are candidates for radical prostatectomy? Benign prostate enlargement (BPE)Because transurethral resection

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Chemotherapy

Treatments Surgery Hormone Therapy Radio Therapy Monitoring Other Treatments Chemotherapy is a type of drug treatment that uses chemicals to stop cancer cell growth. These chemicals affect any cell in the body that grows rapidly. This includes tumour cells but also hair growth cells and bone marrow, among others. Chemotherapy is usually administered through an

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