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Health Checkup Facilities for Prostate Cancer in Iwate

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 Iwate

PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen)

1 facilities in Iwate

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 Iwate

Abdominal Ultrasound (Abdominal Echo)2MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)2Cervical Cancer Screening (Cytology / Pap Test)2Gastroscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy)1Mammography (Breast X-ray Imaging)1Tumor Markers (Blood Test)1

Facilities in Iwate for Prostate Cancer

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

盛岡赤十字病院

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

医療法人友愛会　盛岡友愛病院

認定施設

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
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

啓愛会 孝仁病院

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
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

公益財団法人岩手県予防医学協会

認定施設

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 Prostate Cancer?

Iwate has 7 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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