イメージ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)
0 facilities in KochiA 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
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イメージ高知県 高知市秦南町一丁目4番63-11号
JR高知駅北口より徒歩約20分(約1.5km)、または路線バス「高知日赤」バス停下車
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イメージ高知県 高知市秦南町1丁目4番63-11号
JR高知駅北口より徒歩約20分(約1.5km)、またはバス「高知日赤」停下車
Frequently asked questions
How many health checkup facilities in Kochi cover Prostate Cancer?
Kochi 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.