As part of the “Health with Soul” initiative, a partnership between CUF Hospital Coimbra and Centro Comercial Alma Shopping, an awareness campaign was organized last Friday for early detection and prevention of the most common disease in men, prostate cancer. prostate.
On the occasion of Men’s Health Awareness Month, which is celebrated during the month of November, and with the aim of alerting the population to early detection and prevention of the most common diseases in men, health workers at CUF Coimbra Hospital have strengthened the assessment of risk factors for the development of prostate cancer. In addition to this assessment, an awareness campaign was also carried out on the importance of regular monitoring of men’s health, taking into account each person’s age and genetic predisposition.
According to Ricardo Liao, Clinical Director and Urology Coordinator at CUF Hospital Coimbra, it is essential that “men, regardless of age, adopt prevention habits and promote their health, and they should do this through regular visits to the doctor, especially to the doctor.” Urologist.” The specialist also adds that “many urological diseases do not appear in the early stages of the disease, which is why such clinical monitoring is essential for early diagnosis and, consequently, more effective treatments.” He warns the population: “It is essential that men who have fathers Or brothers or uncles with prostate cancer should see a urologist to develop an early monitoring plan.
The “Health in Spirit” initiative aims to increase health literacy among the population and raise awareness of risk factors, warning signs, and ways to prevent some of the most common diseases among the population.
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