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Health Checkup Facilities for Colorectal Cancer in Iwate

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 Iwate

Tumor Markers (Blood Test)

2 facilities in Iwate

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

CT (Computed Tomography)

1 facilities in Iwate

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)

0 facilities in Iwate

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 Iwate

Facilities in Iwate for Colorectal Cancer

遠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
認定施設

岩手県 盛岡市下ノ橋町6-14

盛岡駅から浅岸線バス「杜陵小学校前」下車徒歩3分

病院ドック学会
腹部エコー子宮頸がん腫瘍マーカー骨密度
Web予約可巡回健診あり健保補助対応
婦人科検診乳がん検査子宮がん検査
啓愛会 孝仁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

岩手県 盛岡市中太田泉田28

バスを利用可能(詳細情報は取得できず)

病院ドック学会
CTMRI子宮頸がん
子宮頸がん検診乳がん検診
盛岡赤十字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

岩手県 盛岡市三本柳6地割1-1

東北本線「岩手飯岡駅」よりタクシー約5分、または「盛岡駅」よりバス約30分(日赤前下車)

病院ドック学会
腹部エコーMRIマンモグラフィー子宮頸がん腫瘍マーカーPSA+4
Web予約可駐車場あり宿泊ドックあり
脳ドック婦人がん検診
医療法人友愛会 盛岡友愛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

岩手県 盛岡市永井12-10

JR東北本線 岩手飯岡駅より徒歩約18分、車の場合は盛岡南インターより約2分

病院ドック学会健保連契約
胃カメラ
Web予約可健保補助対応
脳ドック
公益財団法人岩手県予防医学協会のイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ

岩手県 盛岡市北飯岡4-8-50

JR東北本線仙北町駅西口よりタクシー8分(Big Waffle 盛岡)

診療所ドック学会健保連契約
腹部エコー
Web予約可巡回健診あり健保補助対応
がん検診

Frequently asked questions

How many health checkup facilities in Iwate cover Colorectal Cancer?

Iwate has 7 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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