As part of Movember, the month of awareness of male cancers (testicles, prostate, penis), the Nancy CHRU is organizing an information and prevention day on November 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the lobby of the Brabois building Adults in the presence of specialists from the establishment’s urology department, the Cancer League 54 and three laboratories (Janssen, Astellas Pharma and Accord Healthcare).
Screening to limit risks
Like many cancers, individual screening to be carried out between the ages of 50 and 75 is essential to detect them as early as possible, limit the risks and pave the way to recovery. This screening can be carried out by taking a blood test and a rectal exam for the prostate and by self-palpation of the testicles to discover potential testicular masses.
Today, therapeutic improvements offer better management of these cancers, even at an advanced stage.
Growing a mustache to break taboos around cancer
Every year, the month of November becomes synonymous with Movember, a global campaign aimed at raising awareness about men’s health, particularly around prostate and testicular cancers. The idea is simple: encourage men to grow a mustache to spark conversation and break taboos around these issues.
In France, prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men, with 50,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Although the 5-year survival rate is high (around 93%), early detection remains crucial.
Testicular cancer, although rarer, affects around 2,500 men per year, often young.
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