The Imperial Park Clinic in Nice is organizing an awareness campaign on November 18. The establishment aims to remind the public of the importance of screening for prostate and testicular cancers, as part of the Movember campaign.
Following Pink October, Imperial Park Clinic is once again participating in Movember this year. This international campaign, organized every November, highlights cancers affecting men. The clinic invites the public to join a discussion session tomorrow, Tuesday, November 18 at 10 a.m. The objective is to inform about screening, treatments, and supportive care. The event will bring together members of the medical teams, caregivers, and the Onco PACA-Corse association.
On this occasion, a symbolic activity is planned: a mustache and beard trimming session provided by a barber. This gesture aligns with the spirit of Movember, which uses the mustache as a symbol of commitment to prevention.
Prostate cancer remains a common disease in men in France. The risk increases with age. Diagnosis is recommended from age 50, or 45 in case of a family history. Testicular cancer affects fewer men, but it often appears in younger patients. Figures cited in the press release remind us that “85% of men diagnosed are between 15 and 49 years old.”
The clinic details various warning signs. Prostate cancer often progresses without specific symptoms. Other issues, related to enlargement or infection, may nevertheless lead to an examination. For testicular cancer, detection is most often done by the patient, who notices a lump or persistent discomfort.
Screening involves several tools. PSA measurement, obtained through a blood test, provides an initial assessment. A digital rectal exam helps evaluate the prostate. In cases of suspicion, a biopsy can confirm a diagnosis. For testicles, palpation, ultrasound, or MRI guide analyses. Blood tests then allow the identification of certain markers.
A coordinated approach to care within the clinic
The Imperial Park Clinic highlights its multidisciplinary approach to care. The treatment pathway involves surgeons, oncologists, psychologists, social beauticians, dieticians, and social workers. A multidisciplinary consultation meeting helps establish a care program tailored to each patient.
Treatments vary depending on the type of cancer, its stage, and the preferences of the person involved. Several approaches exist: surgery, radiotherapy, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapies, immunotherapy, ultrasound, or cryotherapy. For testicular cancer, surgical intervention is standard. Other treatments may then be offered.
The clinic also stresses the importance of supportive care. Patients may experience pain after surgery or during side effects. Therefore, the care includes adapting pain treatments, as well as psychological and nutritional support.
The Imperial Park Clinic welcomes numerous patients each year. The facility has 152 beds and spaces, divided between surgery, medicine, continuous care, outpatients, and chemotherapy. It records around 23,000 stays, the vast majority as outpatients, and 15,000 emergency visits. The “SOS Hands” service is approved by the European Federation of Hand Emergency Services.
The medical team consists of 70 practitioners and 140 employees. The expertise in urology relies on several specialists. The press release notes that Doctor Olivier Gastaud has been practicing at the clinic for about twenty years. Doctor Mathieu Carlier joins the establishment in November to strengthen the team, particularly in robotic surgery. Doctor Eric Benizri, also present for a long time, contributes his skills in general urology and the treatment of pelvic static disorders.
This Movember event aims to encourage men to learn about and discuss their health. The clinic wishes to remind everyone that early detection improves treatment pathways and the quality of life for patients.
