2,500 thousand men in Peru die every year from prostate cancer

WHO launches preventive campaign against this neoplasia.

Las sudden deaths for him prostate cancer in it Peru he increased so alarming. In accordance with data of the Global Cancer Observatory, belonging to the World Health Organization (WHO), Every day in Peru 7 men die. All those deaths are due precisely to this insatiable evil, which is the first cause of mortality in the Peruvian men which gives a total of 2,555 patients what lose the life annually.

In addition, approximately 24 men son diagnosed con prostate cancer each day in our country. Also, the 70% of these cases with identifies in advanced stages of the disease. Without a doubt, the panorama is very discouraging.

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In this context, Oncosalud, a entity specialized in the treatment of cancerhas launched the campaign «Add prevention to your routine», whose objective is promote the early detection and the prevention of the prostate cancer through regular checkups and the adoption of habits of healthy life.

Prostate cancer:

The prostate is a gland that contributes to the production on behalf of the liquid that forms the semen, and has a similar size to that of a nut, although it can increase with the age. It is located below the bladder and in front of the recto. Behind the prostate there are seminal vesicles, responsible for generating most of the seminal fluid. The urethra, that carries the urine and the semen That expelled through the pene, passes through the center of the prostate.

He prostate cancer It begins when they develop malignant cells in the fabrics of the prostateparticularly those that generate the prostatic fluid That mix with the semen, according to American Cancer Society (ACS).

Prostate cancer prevention:

Considering that in the Peru, most of the men they go to urological consultations when the prostate cancer is already in one advanced phase, es crucial implement precautionary measures for detect this neoplasia on time. It is recommended that men from the 50 years be subjected to evidence detection of prostate cancer each year. However, those with family background this disease must begin to be carried out annual checkups since the 40 years.

Carry out preventive exams es crucial because the early detection of the prostate cancer significantly increases the possibilities by one successful treatment. Las common tests for this one purpose include the analysis of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in sangre and the digital rectal exam, which enables assess he size and the consistency of the prostate gland.

Campaign to prevent prostate cancer:

The campaign of Oncosalud, that will be current until the August 31st, search increase the awareness about him prostate cancerespecially among those men who still see this disease as a Taboo subject. It should be noted that some men You can see these exams like a threat to its masculinity or one sign of vulnerability. These ideas can cause shame y endurance, making it difficult achievement of preventive exams and of detection of the prostate cancer. That’s why this is initiative It is proposed demystify he exam of prostate and underline its importance for the men’s health normalizing the conversations about him him by means of the education.

«Detecting prostate cancer early is essential to combat the disease. An early diagnosis can be crucial, which is why it is recommended that all men undergo regular oncological check-ups from the age of 40. Let us not allow fear or shame to prevent and save lives,» express Denisse Bretel, clinical oncologist of Oncosalud.

Finally, «Add prevention to your routine» highlights that adopting healthy living habits son Key actions for decrease he risk to develop prostate cancer. It is practices Not only reduce he risk of this and others diseases, but also promote a general well-being to the largo of the life.