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Health Checkup Facilities for Colorectal Cancer in Yamagata

Colorectal cancer ranks first in cancer incidence when men and women are combined, making it one of the most representative lifestyle-related cancers. In the early stages there are almost no noticeable symptoms; as the disease advances, signs such as blood in the stool, abdominal pain, and anemia may appear. In addition to fecal occult blood testing, it is important to use tumor markers (CEA and CA19-9), abdominal CT, and whole-body PET imaging to enable early detection and to determine whether distant metastasis is present.

Key tests for Colorectal Cancer in Yamagata

Tumor Markers (Blood Test)

2 facilities in Yamagata

A blood test that measures the levels of substances associated with cancer

CT (Computed Tomography)

1 facilities in Yamagata

A computed tomography scan that uses X-rays to capture cross-sectional images of the body and detect cancers and other abnormalities

PET (Positron Emission Tomography)

1 facilities in Yamagata

A scan that injects a tracer that accumulates in cancer cells to help detect cancers throughout the body at an early stage

Recommended frequency

For individuals aged 40 and older, an annual fecal occult blood test is recommended. If the result is positive or if there is a family history of colorectal cancer, a comprehensive health checkup (ningen dock) that includes colonoscopy and further diagnostic workup is recommended.

Popular tests at facilities for Colorectal Cancer in Yamagata

Facilities in Yamagata for Colorectal Cancer

山形徳洲会病院のイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ
認定施設

山形県 山形市清住町2-3-51

JR山形駅西口より車で5分、山形交通バス十小前バス停より徒歩2分

病院ドック学会
胃カメラバリウムCTMRIマンモグラフィー乳腺エコー+8
Web予約可
無痛MRI乳がん検診
篠田総合病院のイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ
認定施設

山形県 山形市桜町2-68

山形駅東口より北へ徒歩3分

病院ドック学会
胃カメラ腹部エコーMRI腫瘍マーカー骨密度眼底検査+2
巡回健診あり
脳ドック乳がん検診子宮がん検診
医療法人 舟山病院のイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ

山形県 米沢市駅前2-4-8

米沢市駅前2丁目4番8号 1米沢市内循環バスをご

病院健保連契約
子宮頸がん
土曜受診可健保補助対応
鷹山ドックレディースドック(婦人科検診)がん検診

Frequently asked questions

How many health checkup facilities in Yamagata cover Colorectal Cancer?

Yamagata has 6 listed health checkup facilities that offer at least one of the tests related to Colorectal Cancer (Tumor Markers (Blood Test), CT (Computed Tomography), PET (Positron Emission Tomography)).

Which tests are effective for the early detection of Colorectal Cancer?

For the early detection of Colorectal Cancer, Tumor Markers (Blood Test), CT (Computed Tomography), PET (Positron Emission Tomography) are effective. Colorectal cancer ranks first in cancer incidence when men and women are combined, making it one of the most representative lifestyle-related cancers. In the early stages there are almost no noticeable symptoms; as the disease advances, signs such as blood in the stool, abdominal pain, and anemia may appear. In addition to fecal occult blood testing, it is important to use tumor markers (CEA and CA19-9), abdominal CT, and whole-body PET imaging to enable early detection and to determine whether distant metastasis is present.

How often should I undergo testing for Colorectal Cancer?

For individuals aged 40 and older, an annual fecal occult blood test is recommended. If the result is positive or if there is a family history of colorectal cancer, a comprehensive health checkup (ningen dock) that includes colonoscopy and further diagnostic workup is recommended.

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