Novembro Azul Intensifies as Brazilian Cities Expand Prostate Cancer Screening and Outreach

Overview

• Municipalities in São Paulo’s Itapetininga region scheduled November events with free PSA blood tests, rapid STI testing, blood pressure and glucose checks, and educational talks for men.
• Local programs include evening PSA collections and a risk questionnaire for men 45 and older, with referrals for medical consults and additional exams based on responses.
• Newly highlighted Bahia data from SEI show prostate cancer mortality rising from 14 to 21 per 100,000 men between 2000 and 2024, with about 1,600 deaths reported in 2024.
• Health guidance emphasizes PSA blood testing and the digital rectal exam as core screening tools, with early diagnosis associated with cure rates cited up to 90%.
• Authorities note age, family history and overweight or obesity as key risk factors, while private labs such as Sancet promote bundled check-ups and warn that fear and stigma delay care.