イメージHealth Checkup Facilities for Prostate Cancer in Fukui
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 Fukui
PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen)
2 facilities in FukuiA 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 Fukui
Facilities in Fukui for Prostate Cancer
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イメージ福井県 福井市新田塚1-42-1
えちぜん鉄道 新田塚駅近く(福井市新田塚1-42-1)
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イメージ福井県 福井市下六条町1字6番1
福井駅西口ターミナル5番のりばよりバスで約15分
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イメージ福井県 勝山市長山町2-6-21
えちぜん鉄道勝山駅よりバスで約10分、または北陸自動車道 丸岡ICから国道416号経由 約30分
イメージ福井県 福井市和田中町舟橋7-1
福井駅より京福バス利用(徒歩分数不明)
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イメージ福井県 福井市月見2-4-1
Frequently asked questions
How many health checkup facilities in Fukui cover Prostate Cancer?
Fukui has 11 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.