On 3 June, Let’s Talk Prostate Cancer (LTPC) held the national event “Dare forma al futuro della cura del cancro della prostata” at the Chamber of Deputies in Rome. Hosted by Honourable Gian Antonio Girelli, the event brought together leading voices from national and regional institutions, scientific societies, and patient organisations to address how Italy can step up in the fight against prostate cancer. 

The event focused on reducing territorial inequalities, implementing structured screening programmes, and integrating prostate cancer screening into the Essential Levels of Care (LEA). Stakeholders from ONDA, SIU, SIURO, EUREGHA, AGENAS, and several regional health authorities shared best practices and called for urgent political leadership. 

In his opening remarks, Hon. Gian Antonio Girelli emphasised the role of Parliament in translating scientific evidence into concrete action: 

“Our task, as politicians, is also to listen to science and turn it into action. Without a strong prevention policy, the right to health risks remaining just on paper.” 

Italy’s regional pilot initiatives, such as those in Lombardy, Piedmont, and Puglia, demonstrated the potential for scalable, risk-based screening pathways that could serve as national models. 

As Prof. Hendrik Van Poppel reminded participants, “Now is the right time to invest, not to wait.” 

Read the full report in the attachment.