Quality cancer care is complex and depends upon careful coordination between multiple treatments and providers and upon technical information exchange and regular communication flow between all those involved in treatment (including patients, specialist physicians, other specialty disciplines, primary care physicians, and support services) [15]. Traditional cancer treatment strategies began with individual consultations initiated by the internist or family practitioner with the relevant cancer specialist and subsequent patient referral to other specialists for specific cancer care treatments. An MDT comprises healthcare professionals from diverse disciplines whose goal of providing optimal patient care is achieved through coordination and communication with one another. Typically, MDT within oncology is disease focused, for example, head and neck, breast, thoracic, or genitourinary. The core disciplines integral to the multidisciplinary approach to cancer care are medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, cancer site specialist, primary care, and nursing [16]. This type of structure ensures that the patient is informed and guided during and after treatment, from inpatient status to outpatient status, moving patient care prospectively. The benefits of a multidisciplinary approach to treating cancer may be particularly important in PC where there are so many treatment options available today including surgery, radiotherapy, hormonal therapy, focal therapy, or active surveillance and watchful waiting [17].

As suggested by Valdagni et al., a Prostate Cancer Unit is a place where men can be cared for by specialists in PC working together within a multi-professional team [18].

From October 2010 our hospital accepted the institution of a Prostate Cancer Unit. Our Prostate Unit was established in large size hospital, covering a population of more than 300,000 people.

The main aim of the unit was to provide a continuum of care for patients through early diagnosis, treatment planning in all stages of the disease, follow-up, prevention, and management of complications related to PC. Patients that can be followed by the Prostate Cancer Unit include cases in which the diagnosis is as yet unestablished but whose could benefit for an early diagnosis program; cases in which the diagnosis of PC is confirmed and whose can be considered for treatment planning; cases following primary treatment for discussion of further care; and cases in follow-up after or during treatment.

Following indications from previous experiences [18], we accepted some basic requirements for our Prostate Cancer Unit: