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Health Checkup Facilities for Prostate Cancer in Kochi

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 Kochi

PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen)

2 facilities in Kochi

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 Kochi

Facilities in Kochi for Prostate Cancer

医療法人健会 高知検診クリニックのイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ

高知県 高知市知寄町2-4-36

とさでん交通「知寄町二丁目」下車 徒歩約2分

診療所ドック学会健保連契約
バリウムマンモグラフィー乳腺エコー子宮頸がん心電図MRI+6
Web予約可
脳ドック
細木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

高知県 高知市大膳町37

病院ドック学会
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーマンモグラフィー乳腺エコー子宮頸がん+8

Frequently asked questions

How many health checkup facilities in Kochi cover Prostate Cancer?

Kochi has 4 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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