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 Sommariva del Bosco. Compare details and costs for a PSA Test from the best labs in Italy.
Test at-Home / Self-testing
Via Santa Barbara, 1 12051 Alba (CN)
13.3 km
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Corso Michele Coppino,32 c/o Cidimu 12051 Alba (CN)
13.3 km
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Corso Raffaello, 17G 10125 Torino (TO)
21.5 km
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Via Valperga Caluso, 32 10125 Torino (TO)
21.5 km
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Via G. B. Beccaria 16 12084 Mondovì (CN)
26.6 km
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Corso Giovanni Giolitti, 21 12100 Cuneo (CN)
28.5 km
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Via Bassignano, 40 (ingresso disabili) 12100 Cuneo (CN)
28.5 km
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Via Salvo D'Acquisto, 108 15011 Acqui Terme (AL)
34.3 km
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Via Bonardi 25, c/o Casa della Salute 15121 Alessandria (AL)
41.9 km
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Via Piemonte, 32, Strambino, TO, c/o Centro Medico Artemisia 10019 Strambino (TO)
42.6 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.