A comprehensive male cancer screening package includes a combination of tests and consultations aimed at detecting common cancers in men early, when they are most treatable.
Here are the components of the package:-
- Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test: This is a primary screening tool for prostate cancer. It measures the level of PSA in the blood, which can be elevated in the presence of prostate cancer or other prostate conditions (like benign prostatic hyperplasia). Often, both total PSA and free PSA are measured.
- Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP): Elevated levels can indicate liver or testicular cancer.
- CA 19-9: This marker is often elevated in pancreatic and gastrointestinal cancers.
- Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA): Used to detect gastrointestinal cancers like colon cancer, and can also be elevated in pancreatic, lung, and prostate cancers.
- Beta HCG (Quantitative): While primarily a pregnancy marker in women, elevated levels in men can indicate testicular cancer.
- Complete Blood Count (CBC): Measures various components of the blood (red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets). Abnormalities can sometimes be a marker for certain cancers or general health issues.
- Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR): A non-specific test that can indicate inflammation, which can be associated with some cancers.
- Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT or FIT): This test detects hidden blood in the stool, which can be an early sign of colorectal cancer.
- Urinalysis: Examines urine for various factors like color, clarity, pH, and the presence of glucose, bilirubin, ketones, blood, or protein, which can indicate kidney, bladder, or other health issues, including some cancers
Important Considerations:
- Age and Risk Factors: The specific screenings recommended will often depend on a man’s age, family history of cancer, lifestyle factors (e.g., smoking), and ethnicity. For example, prostate cancer screening often begins around age 50 for average-risk men, but earlier for those with higher risk (e.g., African American men or those with a strong family history). Colorectal cancer screening is generally recommended starting at age 45.
- Guidelines: National and international health organizations (like the American Cancer Society or, in Kenya, the Ministry of Health’s National Cancer Screening Guidelines) provide recommendations that healthcare providers follow. These guidelines are regularly updated based on new research.
- Early Detection: The primary goal of a comprehensive cancer screening package is to detect cancer at its earliest stage, often before symptoms appear, which significantly improves the chances of successful treatment.
- Complementary investigations and consultations: It’s important to engage the services of a physician to help integrate the results of this cancer screening package. Imaging studies may also be added for a more holistic cancer screening approach.
How to Order the Comprehensive Male Cancer Screening Package
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- We will get back to you with appointment scheduling
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Availability
This package is available at our main laboratory in Kilimani, Nairobi.
