The territory of Villefranche-sur-Saône is turning blue throughout November to support the international campaign November Blue, also known as Movember. This initiative aims to raise awareness about men's health and the importance of prevention against cancers affecting men.
The international mobilization encourages men to grow a moustache during November to draw attention to men's health. The objectives of November Blue are to break taboos, encourage early screening, and raise awareness about the importance of taking care of one's health.
In France, over 245,000 cancers are diagnosed in men each year. Prostate cancer, the most common, accounts for 25% of these diagnoses. Detected early in 80% of cases, it is treatable. Its progression is often slow and asymptomatic, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and medical consultation, even without symptoms.
Individual detection strategies can be implemented in consultation with a general practitioner or urologist, especially in the presence of predisposing factors. The Centre Lyon Berard in Lyon is organizing an awareness day dedicated to male cancers.
