Voices “I was happy that the operation was successful, but afterwards I felt different, less of a man” Opinion, commentary and personal stories from the European prostate cancer community Tributes to Hannu Tavio: 1st April 1945-13th August 2024 It is with sincere sadness that we announce the passing of Hannu Tavio. Hannu was one of the small group of men involved in the creation of Europa Uomo between 2002 and 2004. August 2024 Tributes to Hannu Tavio: 1st April 1945-13th August 2024 It is with sincere sadness that we announce the passing of Hannu Tavio. Hannu was one of the small group of men involved in the creation of Europa Uomo between 2002 and 2004. August 2024 'I want to ensure no-one else endures what I am facing' Europa Uomo Board member Marko Koivuneva has experienced radiation-induced cystitis ever since treatment for prostate cancer. Here, he talks of his regret at some of the decisions made that led to this complication June 2024 'It is remarkable how our original priorities remain today' Europa Uomo is celebrating its 20th anniversary in its birthplace, Milan. To mark the occasion, Erik Briers, founder and current Board member, recounts the early years May 2024 'It was a time when nobody seemed to care about prostate cancer' Alberto Costa, Chief Executive of the European School of Oncology, was one of the founders of Europa Uomo, 20 years ago this year. Here he recalls the days of the organisation’s establishment May 2024 Europa Uomo has inspired me Europa Uomo celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Here, one of its founders, Hein Van Poppel, Chair of Policy at the European Association of Urology (EAU), tells what the organisation means to him April 2024 What Europa Uomo has meant to me: Tania Estapé Spain To mark Europa Uomo’s 20th anniversary, we are asking people to explain its importance to them. Board member Tania Estapé provides her view March 2024 "The most challenging issue for me was accepting I had cancer" Ireland Tom Hope explains why active surveillance proved the right choice for him June 2022 Experiencing the side effects of surgery Denmark Svend Erik Bodi from Denmark talks about the challenges of incontinence and impotence May 2022 "The patient is more often than not bamboozled, confused and fearful" John Dowling urges health professionals to engage in genuine shared decision-making with patients February 2022 Louis Denis: tributes and memories Following the death of Professor Louis Denis in July this year, we asked Europa Uomo members to tell us about their memories of this tireless campaigner for better treatment of men with prostate cancer. Here are some of the responses. November 2021 How to live with the unexpected Malta Angelo Giordimaina tells how he was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer, and how COVID-19 is affecting his quality of life December 2020 "I felt in the way and worthless... I actually considered killing myself" United Kingdom Billy Earl describes the physical and mental impact that prostate cancer has had on him since his diagnosis in 2018 July 2020 "My doctor did not tell me about the effects. I was unprepared." Belgium Europa Uomo Chairman André Deschamps describes his prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment October 2020 When wealth means health Ireland Europa Uomo’s John Dowling examines recent evidence that men on lower incomes are more likely to have advanced prostate cancer November 2020 A most troublesome piece of tissue Ireland Europa Uomo’s John Dowling shares his thoughts on the prostate gland April 2020 It’s time for a new Europe-wide strategy on prostate cancer Belgium Europa Uomo chairman André Deschamps sets out the need for an improved approach to prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment April 2020 Treat the patient, not the cancer United Kingdom Doctors should treat prostate cancer patients taking into account their personal needs, says Ken Mastris, a past Chairman of Europa Uomo February 2020 Why active surveillance matters The Netherlands Professor Monique Roobol explains the importance of active surveillance for men with low risk prostate cancer April 2020 Prostate Cancer under COVID-19 Austria Ekkehard Büchler says that although isolation is hard, the time can be used to good effect by men with experience of prostate cancer May 2020 We must screen for prostate cancer Professor Hein Van Poppel, Adjunct Secretary General for the European Association of Urology, makes the case for early detection through PSA screening programmes April 2020 I was terrified of what the future held United Kingdom Marathon runner Tony Collier tells how a diagnosis of prostate cancer turned his life upside down in an instant June 2020 More stories Tributes to Hannu Tavio: 1st April 1945-13th August 2024 It is with sincere sadness that we announce the passing of Hannu Tavio. Hannu was one of the small group of men involved in the creation of Europa Uomo between 2002 and 2004. August 2024 'I want to ensure no-one else endures what I am facing' Europa Uomo Board member Marko Koivuneva has experienced radiation-induced cystitis ever since treatment for prostate cancer. Here, he talks of his regret at some of the decisions made that led to this complication June 2024 'It is remarkable how our original priorities remain today' Europa Uomo is celebrating its 20th anniversary in its birthplace, Milan. To mark the occasion, Erik Briers, founder and current Board member, recounts the early years May 2024 'It was a time when nobody seemed to care about prostate cancer' Alberto Costa, Chief Executive of the European School of Oncology, was one of the founders of Europa Uomo, 20 years ago this year. Here he recalls the days of the organisation’s establishment May 2024 Europa Uomo has inspired me Europa Uomo celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Here, one of its founders, Hein Van Poppel, Chair of Policy at the European Association of Urology (EAU), tells what the organisation means to him April 2024 What Europa Uomo has meant to me: Tania Estapé Spain To mark Europa Uomo’s 20th anniversary, we are asking people to explain its importance to them. Board member Tania Estapé provides her view March 2024 "The most challenging issue for me was accepting I had cancer" Ireland Tom Hope explains why active surveillance proved the right choice for him June 2022 Experiencing the side effects of surgery Denmark Svend Erik Bodi from Denmark talks about the challenges of incontinence and impotence May 2022 "The patient is more often than not bamboozled, confused and fearful" John Dowling urges health professionals to engage in genuine shared decision-making with patients February 2022 Louis Denis: tributes and memories Following the death of Professor Louis Denis in July this year, we asked Europa Uomo members to tell us about their memories of this tireless campaigner for better treatment of men with prostate cancer. Here are some of the responses. November 2021
