Blue November: Remember celebrities who have had prostate cancer

Blue November: Remember celebrities who have had prostate cancer


Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men in Brazil

Blue November, the penultimate month of the year, stands out for the awareness campaign for the prevention and early diagnosis of prostate cancer. Common among older men, this disease directly affects the prostate gland. Take advantage of the appointment to remember some celebrities who have faced this pathology.




Martinho da Vila

The singer was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2008, in its early stages. To treat the disease he underwent surgery, which was essential for his recovery.

Jayme Monjardim

After undergoing a pelvic MRI, the director was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2015. Therefore, he had to undergo surgery to remove the prostate.

Ben Stiller

Famous American actor Ben Stiller was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014, when he was only 46 years old. The disease was discovered through a blood test and from then on Ben battled cancer for two years.

Beto Barbosa

Singer Beto Barbosa was diagnosed with prostate cancer at the age of 63. In 2018, he began experiencing symptoms similar to those of a urinary tract infection, leading him to undergo chemotherapy sessions to treat the disease.

Source: Terra

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