Previ retirees learn about early diagnosis of prostate cancer

The lecture was attended by retired civil servants: “Be a hero for your life. “Prevention practice”, taught by urologist Eduardo Toledo, who provided information about prostate cancer. The talk is part of the Aquarela das Luzes project, a reference to the months of pink October and blue November.

Dr. Eduardo Toledo showed data from a survey in which prostate cancer is considered the most common in the male population and explained that the estimate is that an average of 65 to 70 thousand new cases will appear between 2023 and 2025 annually. According to the report, there will be between 12 and 15 thousand deaths annually. The urologist warned that it was necessary to see a health care professional. “A single action can save lives. More than half of men have never gone to a doctor for this investigation, through PSA tests and physical examinations periodically. He stressed the importance of information so that we can increase early diagnosis, treatment, longevity and quality of life for patients.

Retired server Jaciel Dias congratulated PreviSinop for her initiative in bringing a professional to talk about men’s health and teasing colleagues who did not come. “Previ deserves congratulations. Thank you for the invitation, I am happy to participate. It was very useful. A topic we should talk about. We have the opportunity to access this information with excellent professionals. Those who do not come are lost. I invite my fellow retirees to come and enjoy the quality of life with Previ projects .

This topic is part of the Aquarela das Luzes project implemented by the Institute, with the aim of bringing together policy makers and professionals responsible for exchanging guidance in order to raise awareness about the prevention of any and all diseases that threaten people’s quality of life. One of the foundation’s goals in bringing in these specialists is to encourage people to get into the habit of seeking early diagnosis.