An oncologist named several tests that men over 50 years of age should take regularly.
Monitoring certain indicators will help to recognize the development of a dangerous disease in advance.
Oncologist Magomed Sulimanov shared his recommendations in a conversation with Izvestia .
The doctor advises to take a test for free and total prostate-specific antigen (PSA) at least once a year.
In addition, the doctor pointed out the importance of undergoing a transrectal ultrasound examination (TRUS) of the prostate.
The third nuance concerns the definition of the prostate health index (PHI).
Sulimanov explained that prostate cancer is the most common oncological disease of the genitourinary system in men.
The insidiousness of this disease is that in the early stages it develops without any obvious symptoms.
Patients very often miss this moment and come to the appointment when everything is quite serious.
Screening once a year will allow you to keep the situation under control and take measures at the early stages, which will increase the chances of recovery.
Author: Dmitry Bobrov
