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 Vito dei Normanni. Compare details and costs for a PSA Test from the best labs in Italy.
Test at-Home / Self-testing
Via Brindisi, 148, 72023 Mesagne BR, Italia
8.9 km
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Via Fratelli Bandiera, 24 72024 Oria (BR)
11 km
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Viale Matteotti, 51 74023 Grottaglie (TA)
16.8 km
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Corso Umberto I, 207 72026 San Pancrazio Salentino (BR)
18 km
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Via Uggiano, 29 74024 Manduria (TA)
18.2 km
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Viale Alcide de Gasperi, 112 74015 Martina Franca (TA)
19.4 km
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Via Gramsci, 85 72015 Fasano (BR)
21.8 km
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Via XXIV Maggio, 54 74020 Lizzano (TA)
22.7 km
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Via Dante Alighieri, 69 74026 Pulsano (TA)
26.4 km
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Viale Virgilio, 97/A 74121 Taranto (TA)
27.8 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...
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 and DRE are the only approved and effective testing for prostate health assessment.
PSA is a simple blood test. If positive and high, men may opt for biopsy, which is risky.