Virgil Noreika’s wife: about the disease that killed her husband: the sooner they diagnose her, the better

“It just came to our attention then. The treatment led to better and worse health improvements at the same time, but Virgilijus was always very optimistic, believing in doctors who were truly amazing,” recalled V. Noreika’s wife.

According to the woman, the opera singer’s cancer disease gradually appeared.

“Not everything happened so suddenly, the disease began little by little. The treatment was very long, but the body is not always able to overcome this disease, – recalled L. Bartusevičiūtė-Noreikienė.

– Virgil, after hearing the diagnosis, did not really fall into hysteria, he always believed that everything would be fine. I supported him as much as I could and also in my heart I believed that everything would be fine. We treated him for many years, the concerts were still going on, the voice sounded amazing. That disease didn’t break him. “

V. Noreika, as his wife remembers, tried to prevent the disease from changing his normal lifestyle too much.

Now the woman attracts all the men and urges: go see.

“Younger men should also be screened, not miss out on prevention programs, and see doctors as soon as symptoms appear. After all, the earlier the disease is diagnosed, the better. Medicine is really advanced now. I think I need not to forget myself, to remind my beloved men not to forget to check. And it is very important to believe and look optimistically that everything will be fine, “said L. Bartusevičiūtė-Noreikienė.

The ballet educator also addressed women, saying she would encourage her men not to forget to take care of their health.

“Okay, when dad and husband are around, but sometimes the day comes that sets you apart. Dear women, wives, take care of your loved ones, encourage men to respect their health, turn to doctors, who give a lot of energy to their patients, therefore, I bow my head against them, “said L. Bartusevičiūtė-Noreikienė .

The early stage has no symptoms.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer disease in men in Lithuania. Of all the countries of the European Union, it is also most common in Lithuania. As the director of the Urology Center of the Santara Clinics said doc. Arūnas Želvys, very often men do not feel prostate cancer early, so it is very important to control and prevent it.

“We keep saying to hurry up for a checkup and don’t delay when you feel symptoms, but you should actually apply long before you feel the first symptoms.” There is a state-funded prostate cancer screening program that costs nothing. And still, not all men undergo the test, and not all detect the disease at an early stage. Therefore, we urge everyone to go to preventive programs when a person still does not feel anything and can be helped, ”said the associate professor.

When a man already feels the symptoms, an advanced form of the disease is often detected.

“The most common symptom of this disease that men experience is urinary incontinence. Wives can also be heard saying that a man very often goes to the bathroom at night to urinate. In this case, you really need to rush to the doctor to check the prostate. However, it is not necessary to decide immediately that it is necessarily cancer. There are several disorders of the prostate; This may be a sign of inflammation, an enlarged prostate. Prostate cancer represents a small percentage, “said Assoc. A. Želvys.

The test is free and painless.

According to the doctor, the results of prostate cancer treatment often depend on when it was applied: the sooner, the easier it is to cure the disease. And, according to the associate professor, there is no need to fear a preventive exam: it is a simple blood test that is painless and free.

“There are many different methods of treatment after the disease has been diagnosed. They depend on the spread of the disease, as well as the location where the cancer is found. However, we can currently be pleased that all the major methods that they are used in the world they are used in Lithuania, – said Assoc. A. Želvys.

– Treatment progresses and the patient feels less and less ill, leaves home faster, daily activities are often not difficult, they are less frequently separated from family and loved ones. And I couldn’t say that something is missing in Lithuania in this regard. “

The state has funded prostate cancer screening since the age of 50. However, if there have been cases of this disease in the family, according to the doctor, men should also be concerned at a younger age. In such cases, it is worth starting to verify from the age of 40.

The frequency with which the disease should be controlled prophylactically depends on the risk. If it is small, it is sufficient to check it every two years.

Professor Sonata Jarmalaitė, acting director of the National Cancer Institute, said that around 2,500 new cases of prostate cancer are diagnosed each year in Lithuania and that about 500 people die.

“It just came to our attention then. Some men are reluctant to go to the doctor for check-ups and often come for the first time when their health is already in critical condition. And it is really very sad. As a result, we are pleased that there is a preventive checkup and the younger generation is starting to get used to the idea that a checkup is necessary. Unfortunately, during quarantine, prevention programs did not work, but will now be updated again. By the end of summer, there should be many people who want to check. But, most importantly, keep an eye on yourself and, if you feel bad, see a doctor and check, “said the professor.

Prostate cancer symptoms that require immediate medical attention:

– You often need to urinate, especially at night;
– It is difficult to start or stop the flow of urine;
– Weak or slow urine flow;
– There is blood or semen in the urine;
– Pain in the lower back, hips or under the ribs.