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Health Checkup Facilities for Prostate Cancer in Yamagata

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 Yamagata

PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen)

1 facilities in Yamagata

A 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 Yamagata

Facilities in Yamagata for Prostate 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 Prostate Cancer?

Yamagata has 5 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.

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