MOVEMBER at the University of Health in Gdańsk

MOVEMBER is underway – an annual international health campaign in which men around the world grow mustaches to raise awareness of the problem of testicular and prostate cancer, and above all, to encourage men to get preventive checkups.

These are among the most common cancers among men, and early detection significantly increases the chances of successful treatment.
During this time, we address topics related to the prevention, diagnosis and modern treatment of testicular and prostate cancer.

Gdansk College of Health for years, he has been deepening the knowledge and awareness of society in the field of health prevention,
therefore also engages in MOVEMBER activities every year.

W Monday, November 18th at 12:30 p.m. at the WSZ headquarters in Gdańsk. A lecture on testicular cancer awareness and the role of regular self-examination was given by: Ms. Elizabeth Zygmuntowicz and you Michalina Majewska
from the hygiene and health promotion section of the District Sanitary and Epidemiological Station in Gdańsk. Ms. Hanna Jankiewicz from the prevention section of the Pomeranian branch of the National Health Fund.   

Right after the speeches, the specialists National Health Fund and Sanitary Inspectorate They encouraged people to learn self-examination using professional manikins available at the reception desk and answered numerous questions.