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Let’s Talk Prostate Cancer Digital Atlas launched; shows a variance in PCa outcomes between European countries
Every prostate cancer (PCa) patient should receive the right treatment at the right time. In order to map the variance between different European countries in their political and clinical approaches to treating PCa, the Let’s Talk Prostate Cancer (LTPC)...
PIONEER virtual studyathon exploring natural history of prostate cancer in patients worldwide
Uncovering the natural history of prostate cancer in data from millions of patient lives across the globe PIONEER, EHDEN and OHDSI join forces to study the clinical management of prostate cancer in a virtual studyathon Prostate cancer is a...
Deadline alert: Submit your research or nomination for prestigious EAU21 awards
Dr. Veeru Kasivisvanathan (GB, centre) receives the EAU Prostate Cancer Research Award at EAU19 in Barcelona. The European Association of Urology (EAU) relentlessly pursues its mission of raising the level of urological care throughout Europe and beyond. High-quality research conducted...
ERUS-DRUS20: Meeting attracts new global audience
The EAU’s premier robotic urology event took place on November 6-7. Not in Düsseldorf as originally intended (and long hoped for), but as a two-day virtual event. The EAU Robotic Urology Section has years, if not decades, of experience...
EPAD20: Prostate cancer on the radar for inclusion in the EU Cancer Plan
EPAD20 partners highlight the necessity of early detection and awareness raising of prostate cancer Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan (EU Cancer Plan) and the EU’s Mission on cancer could offer a number of opportunities for early detection and awareness raising...
ERUS-DRUS20 Day 1: Virtual Robots
The EAU’s premier robotic urology event has started. Not in Düsseldorf as originally intended (and long hoped for), but as a two-day virtual event. The EAU Robotic Urology Section has years, if not decades, of experience with live transmissions...
EPAD20: A landmark for early detection and awareness raising of prostate cancer
Prostate cancer (PCa) is impacting increasing numbers of men and is the most frequent male cancer in Europe with important consequences for healthcare systems. Yet, compared to other common cancers, little is performed at EU level. Nine partners therefore...
The EAU RF’s “start-up package” for beginning researchers
Dr. Alvaro Aytes (Barcelona, ES) was finishing his postdoc in the United States when he started exploring funding opportunities for a new research project. “I was an associate research scientist at Columbia University in New York, and after seven...
New report urges action to eliminate 87,000 cancer cases caused each year by HPV in Europe in women and men
The European Cancer Organisation’s major new report, Viral Protection: Achieving the Possible. A Four-Step Plan for Eliminating HPV Cancers in Europe (published today), calls for urgent action to eliminate most of the 87,000 cancer cases caused in men and...
EAU endorses European Code of Cancer Practice (The Code)
On 23 September, the European Cancer Organisation launched the European Code of Cancer Practice (The Code). As a committed member of the European Cancer Organisation and in our responsibility to facilitate patient care at the highest of standards, the...
In memoriam: Mr. Richard Turner-Warwick (1925-2020)
Mr. Richard Turner-Warwick, the father of reconstructive urology and Willy Gregoir Medal winner, passed away on Sunday 20 September 2020 at the age of 95. Turner-Warwick was a highly esteemed colleague, a giant within urology both in the UK...
EAU pushes for the inclusion of early detection of prostate cancer in the EU Cancer Plan
Prof. Hein van Poppel at the European Parliament on World Cancer Day (4 February 2020) In its constant devotion to improving patient care, the EAU has become increasingly active in the European political landscape. Prof. Hein Van Poppel (Leuven,...