イメージHealth checkup facilities offering PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) in Kagoshima
A blood test that checks for the possibility of prostate cancer (Prostate-Specific Antigen)
What PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) can reveal & when to get it
This test measures a protein secreted by the prostate gland using a blood sample to assess the risk of prostate cancer. It requires only a blood draw and can serve as an early indicator for the detection of prostate cancer.
Main conditions it can detect and evaluate
- Prostate cancer
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
- Prostatitis
When to consider this test
This is an optional (opportunistic) screening test. It is commonly considered by men aged 50 and older, when the incidence of prostate cancer rises. Those with a family history of prostate cancer are encouraged to consult a physician earlier.
Screening interval: Optional screening. Men aged 50 and older are generally advised to consult their physician about testing approximately once a year.
Benefits
- ○Requires only a blood draw, making it minimally burdensome
- ○Can lead to early detection before symptoms appear
- ○Useful for ongoing monitoring and follow-up
Points to note when getting tested
- !Levels can also be elevated due to benign prostatic enlargement or prostate inflammation
- !Elevated values may require further diagnostic procedures such as a biopsy
- !The potential for overdiagnosis is an ongoing topic of discussion; consultation with a physician is recommended
Facilities offering PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) in Kagoshima
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イメージ鹿児島県 奄美市名瀬朝日町28-1
〒894-0061 鹿児島県奄美市名瀬朝日町28-1(奄美大島)。送迎バスあり(奄美本島全域対応)
イメージ鹿児島県 鹿児島市与次郎1-13-1
市営バス27番線「厚生連病院前」下車(鹿児島中央駅から約26分)または市営バス16番線「共月亭前」下車 徒歩5分
イメージ鹿児島県 鹿児島市新屋敷町26-13
天文館より徒歩約8分(相良病院)/鹿児島中央駅東口より車で約8分・徒歩約25分(さがらパース通りクリニック)
イメージ鹿児島県 霧島市隼人町松永3320
隼人駅より車で15分 鹿児島空港より車で15分 九
イメージ鹿児島県 姶良郡霧島町田口2143
JR日豊本線 霧島神宮駅下車後、バスにて杉安病院前停留所下車
イメージ鹿児島県 鹿児島市西千石町14-12
鹿児島市内中心部に位置し、バス・市電などの公共交通機関でアクセス良好
イメージ鹿児島県 霧島市国分中央1丁目25番70号
国分駅から徒歩8分 約650m 詳しくはこちら 活