Câncer de próstata as barreiras para realização do toque retal

Abstract

In recent decades the population aging is growing in Brazil and Worldwide. Cancer prostate is considered a disease of old age, however there are few studies focused on this specific topic. This fact aroused interest in and charts a plan of action to raise awareness of the collective imagination of the importance of early disease diagnosis. It was shown that the digital rectal exam and the concepts and prejudices attributed to it, put men away from health services, hindering early diagnosis of prostate cancer. It is perceived that society needs to reflect on their concepts and prejudices about the realization of digital rectal examination, in order to achieve equality and protection of mens health.