イメージHealth Checkup Facilities for Prostate Cancer in Yamaguchi
Prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among Japanese men. While it tends to progress relatively slowly, it becomes difficult to treat once it has spread. PSA (prostate-specific antigen) testing is a blood test and is the only screening tool considered effective for early detection. If PSA levels are elevated, further workup with MRI or biopsy is recommended.
Key tests for Prostate Cancer in Yamaguchi
PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen)
9 facilities in YamaguchiA blood test that checks for the possibility of prostate cancer (Prostate-Specific Antigen)
Recommended frequency
Men aged 50 and older (or 40 and older if there is a family history) are advised to have a PSA test once a year.
Popular tests at facilities for Prostate Cancer in Yamaguchi
Facilities in Yamaguchi for Prostate Cancer
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イメージ山口県 宇部市五十目山町16-23
JR宇部線「宇部岬」駅より徒歩10分
イメージ山口県 山口市緑町2-11
JR山口線・湯田温泉駅より徒歩約20分(新山口駅からバス利用で情報芸術センター前下車徒歩約3分)
イメージ山口県 長門市東深川85番地
JR山陰本線・美祢線「長門市駅」より徒歩15分(バスで約8分)
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イメージ山口県 山口市八幡馬場53-1
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イメージ山口県 光市島田2-22-16
山口県光市島田二丁目22番16号(TEL: 0833-72-0676)
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イメージ山口県 下関市安岡町8-5-1
JR新下関駅(東口)よりバスで安岡駅方面乗車、約15分
イメージFrequently asked questions
How many health checkup facilities in Yamaguchi cover Prostate Cancer?
Yamaguchi has 16 listed health checkup facilities that offer at least one of the tests related to Prostate Cancer (PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen)).
Which tests are effective for the early detection of Prostate Cancer?
For the early detection of Prostate Cancer, PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) are effective. Prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among Japanese men. While it tends to progress relatively slowly, it becomes difficult to treat once it has spread. PSA (prostate-specific antigen) testing is a blood test and is the only screening tool considered effective for early detection. If PSA levels are elevated, further workup with MRI or biopsy is recommended.
How often should I undergo testing for Prostate Cancer?
Men aged 50 and older (or 40 and older if there is a family history) are advised to have a PSA test once a year.