Kidney cancer: A doctor’s perspective and a patient’s experience

Urology Week is observed across Europe from 28 September to 2 October. Each year, the EAU dedicates the week to a different urological issue of importanceRead more

Urology Week 2026 – Break the silence around kidney cancer

The European Association of Urology is hosting Urology Week from 28 September – 2 October 2026 and this year we focus on one of the lessRead more

Urgent awareness gap: 1 in 3 Europeans unfamiliar with cystitis, half unaware women are most at risk

New study highlights need for public education on UTIs amid rising antibiotic resistance Arnhem, 22 September 2025 – A new international study has uncovered a concerningRead more

European Health Authorities warn against overuse of certain antibiotics

European health authorities are urging doctors to be more cautious when prescribing a type of antibiotics that is regularly used for the treatment of certain urinaryRead more

Press release: Incontinence costs European society over 40 million Euros per year

Brussels, 23 September 2023 – New international research on the economic burden of urinary incontinence reveals that the cost of continence care will cost over 40 billionRead more

Incontinence: A common condition

Continence health problems are a major health issue that do not only impact patients, but also carers, society, the economy and the environment. Incontinence is alsoRead more

Urology Week 2023: An Urge to Act!

The “Urge to Act” campaign aims for a substantial transformation in EU-wide policies for incontinence. Incontinence is a major health issue that affects a large partRead more

Urology Week 2022: taking bladder cancer bloody seriously!

Every September, the EAU hosts Urology Week, an international campaign for increasing awareness of urological conditions and treatment. This year, Urology Week (26-30 September 2021) willRead more

Animated video: examination of a bladder

When blood is found in your urine, a next step could be to do a cystoscopy to examine your bladder. This is a procedure in whichRead more

What is Bladder Cancer?

Bladder cancer is the growth of abnormal tissue (tumour) in the bladder. There are several stages of bladder cancer. Your treatment and experience will depend onRead more

Overactive Bladder: recognising the symptoms & available treatment options

Overactive bladder syndrome (OAB) is a common condition and can affect both men and women. Between 10 and 20% of people suffer from it at someRead more

Stress urinary incontinence and ectopic ureteral orifice unmasked by the renal colic after transobturator tape procedure

The uncommon cause of surgical failure of SUI treatment is unrecognized ectopic ureteral orifice (EUO) coexistent with SUI. A 44-year-old female had symptoms of SUI, andRead more