Movember reminds us: men's health also needs prevention

With the arrival of Movember, the international month dedicated to raising awareness about men's health, Dr Antonio Allona and Dr Juan Ignacio Martínez-Salamanca, head of the Urology Department and associate head of the Urology team, respectively, at Ruber Internacional Hospital, remind us of the importance of early detection in pathologies such as prostate cancer and testicular cancer, as well as addressing other urological problems that affect men's quality of life.

‘In men's health, prevention is our best tool. Early detection of prostate cancer can make the difference between a curative treatment and an advanced disease that is difficult to control,’ says Dr Antonio Allona.
Prostate cancer is the most common tumour in men. Although it usually progresses slowly, one in eight men will develop it during their lifetime. The specialists at Ruber Internacional emphasise that a simple PSA test and regular urological examinations from the age of 50 onwards — or earlier if there is a family history — can save lives.

‘Men often avoid going to the urologist until they have symptoms. But prostate cancer does not give warning signs. Movember reminds us that getting checked early is an act of responsibility, not fear,’ says Dr. Juan Ignacio Martínez-Salamanca.

Testicular cancer, although much less common, mainly affects young men between the ages of 15 and 35. Its cure rate is very high, especially if detected early. For this reason, specialists recommend monthly testicular self-examination as a simple and effective measure.

In addition, Dr Allona and Dr Martínez-Salamanca point out that other urological diseases, such as erectile dysfunction, benign prostatic hyperplasia and male infertility, also deserve attention and normalisation.
‘Taking care of men's health is not just about detecting cancer: it's about talking about everything that affects a man's quality of life, without taboos,’ conclude the heads of Urology at Ruber Internacional Hospital.

The message of this Movember is clear: prevention is life. Getting checked, talking openly about intimate health and seeing a urologist regularly are essential steps in caring for men's well-being at any age.