イメージHealth Checkup Facilities for Prostate Cancer in Tokushima
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 Tokushima
PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen)
5 facilities in TokushimaA 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 Tokushima
Facilities in Tokushima for Prostate Cancer
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イメージ徳島県 徳島市南矢三町1丁目7番58号
徳島市バス「城北高校前」バス停より徒歩5分
イメージ徳島県 徳島市蔵本町1丁目10番地3
JR蔵本駅より徒歩3分、または徳島バス・市営バス「中央病院前」下車徒歩1分
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イメージ徳島県鳴門病院 の健康管理センター
徳島県鳴門病院 健康管理センター
徳島県 鳴門市撫養町黒崎字小谷32
JR鳴門駅より徳島バスまたは地域バスで約10分(タクシー約5分)
イメージ徳島県 小松島市小松島町字井利ノ口103番地
南小松島駅より徒歩約10分JR四国 バスでの来院 「日
イメージFrequently asked questions
How many health checkup facilities in Tokushima cover Prostate Cancer?
Tokushima has 8 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.