Avila Ops supports Blue November
Blue November: caring for yourself is a priority too.
Among deadlines, commitments and busy days, your health deserves space. November is an invitation to talk, seek guidance and carry that care through the whole year.
Care goes beyond a single month.
Men’s health includes physical health, mental health and access to professional guidance.
Talk about how you are doing.
Caring for mental health matters too. Seek support when you need it and discuss your questions with your healthcare team.
Make room for self-care.
Set aside time for physical activity and a varied diet. Talk to your healthcare team about vaccination, smoking and monitoring your health.
Start with your local health center.
Brazil’s Basic Health Unit (UBS) is an entry point for guidance, assessment and follow-up. Find the unit serving your area.
Prostate cancer: information to help you decide.
Difficulty urinating, a weaker stream, more frequent urination or blood in urine require assessment. These signs can have other causes and do not, by themselves, mean cancer. Consult a healthcare professional for investigation.
INCA and Brazil’s Ministry of Health do not recommend population screening for prostate cancer through routine tests in people without signs or symptoms. If you wish to have screening tests, discuss possible benefits and risks with a professional to make a shared decision.
Caring for yourself belongs in your plans.
This Blue November, make room for a conversation about health. Seek guidance at your area’s UBS and maintain that care throughout the year.
Sources and information
INCA: prostate cancer information for the public
Ministry of Health and INCA: screening guidance
Joinville Health Department: comprehensive care and primary healthcare
Avila Ops awareness content, consulted on November 1, 2026. It does not replace an individual assessment by a healthcare professional.