PSA Test - what is it and how the test is done
The prostate gland is a crucial gland present in all males. This gland performs essential sexual functions in a male. However, with age, it tends to develop several problems that lead to a person f...
Find out where to get a Prostate test (Prostate cancer screening) in San Mauro Forte. Compare details and costs for a PSA Test from the best labs in Italy.
Test at-Home / Self-testing
Piazza Cavour, 27 70024 Gravina in Puglia (BA)
24.5 km
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Via Francesco Santamaria, snc 74013 Ginosa (TA)
27.3 km
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Via Scipione Ronchetti, 15 70022 Altamura (BA)
28.3 km
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Via A. De Gasperi, 78 76014 Spinazzola (BAT)
34.4 km
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Viale Jonio, snc 74025 Marina di Ginosa (TA)
27.3 km
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Via Risorgimento, 150 74017 Mottola (TA)
42.5 km
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Via Aldo Moro, 2 CAP 85028 PZ Rionero In Vulture (Potenza)
42.9 km
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Piazza Umberto I, 32, 70020 Bitetto BA, Italia
46.1 km
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Via Brindisi, 9 74016 Massafra (TA)
45.7 km
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Via Casamassima, 122/C 70010 Turi (BA)
49.9 km
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Prostate cancer Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) Prostatitis Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
The prostate gland is a crucial gland present in all males. This gland performs essential sexual functions in a male. However, with age, it tends to develop several problems that lead to a person f...
The prostate gland produces a fluid with sperm cells from the testicles and fluids from other glands comprising semen.
During the digital rectal exam (DRE), a doctor inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the patient's rectum to feel for lumps, enlargements, or areas of hardness that might indicate prostate cancer. The procedure lasts for less than a minute and, while uncomfortable, should cause no pain.
PSA is a simple blood test. If positive and high, men may opt for biopsy, which is risky.