Isla Mujeres Offers Prostate Cancer Screening for Men Over 40

Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo — The Isla Mujeres municipal government is running prostate cancer screening days for men over 40, offering prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood tests at community centers in both the island zone and the mainland zone as part of Men’s Health Month.

Officials said the goal is to encourage prevention, promote self-care and bring health services closer to men across the municipality. The campaign also aims to raise awareness about the importance of regular medical checkups, particularly among men over 40.

Where and When to Get Tested

• Island zone: Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Centro Comunitario Insular.
• Mainland zone: Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Centro Comunitario de Zona Continental.

To use the service, men must be over 40, present a valid official photo ID and arrive having fasted for eight hours, according to the guidelines set for the screening days.

What the PSA Test Shows

The campaign uses the prostate-specific antigen test, a blood test that helps assess prostate health and can flag abnormalities that may require further medical evaluation, the municipal government said.

Officials urged men to set aside preconceptions and take advantage of the service, noting that early detection allows patients to receive follow-up care and make informed decisions about their health.