A "Café Prostate" event was held for the first time in the Essonne department, France. The event took place at the Arpajon hospital in Essonne on Wednesday, September 30, and was organized by the Ligue contre le cancer, a French organization dedicated to fighting cancer. The session provided a space for patients and former patients affected by prostate cancer to discuss topics such as self-esteem, body image, and sexuality. The goal of the "Café Prostate" is to offer a free, friendly, and confidential environment where individuals can share their experiences with trained patient-experts who are skilled in active listening. The Ligue contre le cancer in Essonne has faced challenges in organizing such events, as men are less likely to attend general cancer support gatherings. Natacha Lefebvre, director of the Ligue contre le cancer in Essonne, noted in an interview with BFM that only 5% of men attend the "Cafés convivialité," which are open to all cancer patients. She explained that culturally, men are not instinctively inclined to express a need to discuss their illness. This trend is even more pronounced with prostate cancer, which is the leading cancer among men and is often described as the "male counterpart of breast cancer." Just as breast cancer impacts female intimacy, prostate cancer affects masculinity and virility in deeply personal ways. The "Café Prostate" was created by the ANAMACAP (National Association of Prostate Cancer Patients) in Gironde and has since become a well-established event in the region. However, it took time for the initiative to gain traction and attract enough participants to sustain the gatherings. Natacha Lefebvre acknowledged the difficulty in getting the event off the ground in Essonne, emphasizing the need for persistence and outreach. Despite these challenges, the Ligue contre le cancer remains hopeful that the "Café Prostate" will help break the stigma surrounding prostate cancer. Natacha Lefebvre expressed optimism, noting that men are becoming more open to discussing their health concerns. The association hopes that these events will encourage more men to seek support and foster a greater understanding of the emotional and psychological impacts of prostate cancer.