Reinforced Mobilization Around Male Health in Martinique
On the occasion of the “European Prostate Day” (Saturday September 20,2025),the Regional Health Agency launched in Martinique a call for “a reinforced mobilization around male health”. The ARS encourages men to be followed regularly from the fifties, “to better prevent” this pathology.
Prostate cancer develops from cells in this male genitalia gland. this malignant tumor manifests itself by urinary symptoms (frequent needs to empty your bladder, weak jet, etc.) progressively evolving.
Two examinations make it possible to suspect prostate cancer: rectal touch and dosage of PSA (specific antigens of prostate) in the blood, via a blood sample. “If it is not treated, adenoma can cause complications” recall ameli.fr the health insurance site.
Prostate cancer is today the most diagnosed neoplasia in men. “In France, nearly 60,000 new cases were identified in 2018, and more then 9,200 deaths in 2022” after Figures from the Regional Health Agency.
Prostate cancer, although frequent, is still too often marked by silence, taboos and too late diagnoses.Though, detected early, it can be taken care of effectively. In Martinique, 4,377 cases were recorded between 2008 and 2015, with 643 deaths in the five years following the diagnosis. the median age at the time of diagnosis is 68 years, which underlines the importance of regular monitoring from the fifties.
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