November is simply a period reminder of prostate and testicular cancer prevention studies and a time of solidarity with men who are struggling with these diseases. This is reflected in the yearly "Movember" run reminding you that prevention is not a weakness. The action included, among others, the Military Medical Institute and president Karol Nawrocki.
The social action "Movember" was launched in 1999 in Australia and shortly covered almost the full world. The name was derived from a combination of 2 English words: November, or November, and the moustache – a mustache. The increasing of mustaches by men in November became a symbol of this campaign. This is to mention to the "change of the face of male health" (as 1 of the action slogans says) and to be a sign of solidarity with prostate cancer patients and testicles. In addition, as the initiators of Movember emphasize, the mustache is of interest to the environment, and this makes it easier to talk about prevention and cancer, which frequently stay taboo.
This year's run takes part, among others. Military Medical Institute in Warsaw, which conducts an action under the motto “Zbroja erstwhile – present prevention”. The Veteran Treatment Centre in WIM in cooperation with the Veteran Centre for Activities outside the State Borders started a task aimed at veterans in late October. “The main aim of the action is to rise awareness, break taboos related to diseases and encourage regular preventive research,” says Dr. Jarosław Świstak, head of the Veteran Treatment Centre.
As part of the actions for the first veterans who reported – groups of 43 people over 40 years old – a PSA study, or marker of prostate cancer, was conducted in WIM. Patients could besides benefit from urological consultations. Educational lectures on diseases, hygiene and prevention of the genitourinary tract were besides held. Another gathering with veterans will take place on 27 November, besides for over 40 people.
"The action has met with large interest, more than 100 people have come to it, so we want to proceed it next year. Since January we have been planning further editions – announced the head of the Veteran Treatment Centre, where curious in investigation should report. Colonel Dr. n. med. The groundhog reminds us that prevention is better than cure, and encourages men to study, which allows early detection and recovery of the disease. “Health requires prevention,” the doctor adds.
The survey is besides requested by Colonel Agnieszka Grabińska, Head of the Medical Advice WIM. As he says, the sooner we start to survey and control ourselves, the greater the chance to detect and cure cancer. – That is why I appeal to all men: examine each another regularly! Remember about prevention, control yourself, don't underestimate symptoms, come to the urologist – noted Colonel Dr. n. med. Grabińska.
President Karol Nawrocki and Robert Lewandowski, captain of the Polish football team, besides participate in this year's edition of the “Movember” run in Poland. Together with another athletes and artists, they appeared in a place where they encourage men to survey prevention. "Take courage, this is strength too," says president Nawrocki on the recording, calling on men to test prostate and testicles for cancer lesions.
"Research lasts a fewer minutes and can save lives. Do it for yourself, do it for your loved ones. due to the fact that a strong man is 1 who is not afraid to take care of his health,” Lewandowski points out in a place where the footballer showed up with a mustache. To take care of their own health besides in the film, actor Boris Szyc: “Don’t wait for something to hurt you. respond before it's besides late.” Robert Makłowicz, author of culinary programs, observes: “Don’t postpone the study. It may later be besides late”, and athlete Piotr Małachowski“Research. It's no effort, and the profit can be huge. Take care of your equipment.”
prostate cancer is 1 of the most common cancers in men in Poland. Each year it is diagnosed in over 18,000 patients, and about 55,000 men die. The hazard of getting sick increases with age, especially after 50. Long-term illness can be asymptomatic and at an advanced phase it is more hard to treat. Prophylaxis includes regular urological examinations, PSA levels in the blood and healthy lifestyle. In turn, young men between 15 and 40 years of age are most frequently affected by testicular cancer. About 1.1 1000 cases of this illness are diagnosed annually in Poland. Early detection allows for effective treatment in over 95% of cases. In this case, the basis for prevention is self-examination of testicles erstwhile a period and urological consultation in case of any disturbing symptoms.
With cognition about illness prevention, life can be saved. The time is important, the sooner it gets diagnosed, the better the chances of effective therapy. Unfortunately, as doctors emphasize, it inactive happens that men have opposition to visiting a specialist, do not admit to worrying symptoms or underestimate them.
