From 19-22 September 2010 Europa Uomo, in conjunction with the European School of Oncology (ESO) and the European Association of Urology
(EAU), held a Masterclass for patient advocates in Krakow.

Most of the Europa Uomo membership was present along with representatives of Eastern European countries, many of which are only at an early stage of establishing self help patient support groups for prostate cancer. One of the aims of the Masterclass was to help these countries to learn what is
happening in other parts of Europe and to relate this
to the needs of men with prostate cancer and the needs of their families. The establishment of support groups, the importance of “quality of life” and the art of living with prostate cancer were all considered.

Medical experts from across Europe presented the latest information and views on treatments relating to many stages of prostate cancer. These included the mainstream treatments of surgery, radiotherapy and hormone treatments as well as more recent developments and the discussion of treatments for more advanced cancer.

Reflecting the location and the focus on Eastern Europe a number of these speakers
were from Poland and for part of the Masterclass an emphasis was placed on Health
and Cancer in Eastern Europe.

The slides used by speakers have been made available for publication by Europa Uomo and they can be selected for viewing in the list below.