01.11.2024

Movember: health is a gentleman's business

For 20 years, the Movember campaign has been raising awareness of men's health in the second-last month of the year, from mental health and suicide prevention to prostate and testicular cancer. However, Movember not only affects all biological men, but also their families, friends and workplaces.

Find out more here about preventive measures, which medical check-ups are really necessary and where you can get an appointment.

Movember

4 tips for men's health

Testicular cancer

Prostate cancer

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Movember

Movember is an annual campaign held in November to raise awareness of men's health. It was founded in Australia in 2003 with the aim of raising awareness of prostate and testicular cancer, as well as mental health and suicide prevention. Numerous organisations and individuals around the world are now involved in Movember, organising events, launching fundraising campaigns and running awareness campaigns.

The campaign is extremely important, as men in particular often pay less attention to their health and are less likely to seek medical help. However, prevention and check-ups are very important in order to recognise and treat illnesses at an early stage.

To raise awareness of Movember and collect donations, men around the world grow a moustache for a month after a final shave on 31 October.

4 tips for men's health

Listen to your body

You know your body best. If something feels strange or you have a bad feeling, seek (medical) advice. Early detection is important in the treatment of illnesses.

Get yourself checked

Go for regular check-ups.

From puberty: Feel your testicles regularly and consult a doctor if you notice any changes or are unsure.
From the age of 35: See a dermatologist every three years for a general check-up and have your entire skin surface examined by a dermatologist (skin cancer prevention).
From the age of 45: Have your prostate, genitals and inguinal lymph nodes examined by a urologist every year.
From the age of 50: Consult a gastroenterologist for your colon cancer prevention.

Talk to others

Don't neglect your mental health. Talk to your family, friends, acquaintances or an expert about the things that concern or worry you in your life, be it stress at work, your role in society, diffuse fears or your health.

Do yourself some good

Chronic stress makes you ill. Give yourself and your body regular breaks. Eat healthy, stay active and meet other people.

Testicular cancer

In principle, men of any age can develop testicular cancer. Unlike most cancers, however, testicular cancer is a disease of younger men and is the most common cancer in men between the ages of 20 and 45. Risk factors such as undescended testicles, a hereditary predisposition or testicular cancer that has already been overcome can favour the development of testicular cancer.

Symptoms

Palpable, painless hardening
Swelling, pain or pulling in the testicle or groin area
Swelling of the mammary glands (unilateral or bilateral)
Back pain (with advanced disease)

Prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men over the age of 50. It generally develops slowly and it takes years for metastases to form. The age at the time of diagnosis is therefore of crucial importance. Cancer is the uncontrolled development of cells that spread to the surrounding tissue. These cells can also migrate to other organs. In this case we speak of metastases.

Symptoms

Frequent urination (frequent urge to urinate)
Weakening of the urine stream
Pain when urinating
Problems urinating
Blood in the urine
Erectile dysfunction
Incontinence

Caution: At an early stage, prostate cancer often causes no symptoms. Prevention is important!

Arrange your preventive check-up now

Screening is an important part of the fight against prostate and testicular cancer. In our 21 clinics and over 60 medical centres throughout Switzerland, many specialists are at your disposal. Choose the location that's right for you.

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Testicular cancer: self-exam

Do a self-examination once a month.

Examine the testicles while standing in the shower or after a warm bath when the skin of the scrotum is relaxed.
Roll the testicles back and forth between your thumb and index finger.
Make an appointment with a urologist if you feel any bumps, lumps or swellings.