May is Pelvic Pain Awareness (CPP) month. For patients CPP can feel overwhelming but there are small steps they can take to help manage their symptoms. Discuss with your doctors about what works best for you.

Patients need resources in their language, our latest edition is the Spanish translation for Congenital Malformations of the Urinary Tract. Watch it here: youtu.be/K2pdEKoj05k?si…

#MarchForMen is so much more than a walk in the park 💙 #ProstateCancerUK

Shared decision-making is a core pillar of the Patient Office's activities. But what is it and why is it important? We made this video to explain: ow.ly/NN2z50S6ImI

A day at the (other) office ❤️ European Association of Urology (EAU) EAU Patient Information

Lydia Makaroff discussing initiatives in nutritional support at the EPAG meeting in Noordwijk

Great work team! ✅ Review of EAU24 ✅ New initiatives in Shared decision-making ✅ First steps towards EAU25 Patient Day Collaboration is key to improved outcomes, we are looking forward to what comes next!

The annual "family photo" of representatives of Europe's National Urological Societies and the EAU's board members in "sunny" Noordwijk, the Netherlands.

“This is just like a patient consultation; I was given 20 minutes to speak with the physicians, the physicians ran over, so now I have -20 minutes to speak” Michael van Balken speaks to the national social societies about the challenges to and importance of shared decision-making.

Meet the Patient Office vice chairs: Michael van Balken, taking the lead on Shared Decision-making Markos Karavitakis, spearheading Patient Communications. Welcome aboard and we look forward to all the great work to come!

📢 Announcing new patient information and animations on Duplex Congenital Malformations of the Urinary Tract in collaboration with EAU Patient Information🩺 Check them out now and spread the word! 🌍✨ eurogen-ern.eu/patient-inform… #RareDisease #UroSoMe #Urology #PedUro #SoMe4PedSurg

Next week is #worldcontinenceweek! Spread awareness about incontinence and learn more about this hidden disability. Register for webinars here: wfipp.org/world-continen…

"Incontinence is often described as a hidden disability, but it takes a real toll on patients’ quality of life and society as a whole." Patient Office Chair Eamonn Rogers discusses the costs of incontinence for #continenceweek. You can read it here: rebrand.ly/491fmfi

Check out this World Continence Week webinar in Spanish today at 20.00CET

From the signing of the Urge to Act manifesto and beyond, the Patient Office is dedicated to supporting initiatives that prioritise tangibly improving health outcomes. This #WorldContinenceWeek we are bringing awareness to continence care!

Urinary Incontinence can affect day to day life for patients, so it is important to know there are treatments and products that can help. Speak to your doctor if you are experiencing urinary incontinence, UI is common and treatable. #worldcontinenceweek

Testing helps to identify cancer risks for you and your family, and personalise treatment strategies. To learn more, watch our latest video on genetics in prostate cancer here: youtu.be/1bi6SAQERas?si…

Patients can bear a heavy financial burden from the cost of incontinence. Institutional support such as those proposed by the Urge to Act campaign can alleviate some of the financial pressures patients face.

Join Patient Office Chair Eamonn Rogers, Vice Chair Michael van Balken, Pedro Blasco of SINUG, and WFIPP in a roundtable webinar on Shared Decision-making and the 4 Cs project for #worldcontinenceweek today at 15.30CEST. You can learn more here: wfipp.org/event/webinar-…

Abstract submission for #EAU25 Patient Day is open! The Patient Office embraces all issues, so submit your Urological Patient Poster Presentation for the chance to present your research in Madrid. Submission is open until 1 December: eaucongress.uroweb.org/patient-day/ur…