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Prostate cancer screening

Prostate cancer screening program for men aged 50–69, including a PSA blood test performed by the general practitioner. If PSA exceeds 3 µg/L, the patient is referred to a certified outpatient urology facility and possibly further examinations (MRI, biopsy).

Eligibility conditions

  • Valid preventive check-up with a general practitioner (not older than 2 years)
  • No outstanding insurance debt
  • Participation in screening programs appropriate to age and sex
Typ příspěvku
Screening exam
Podmínky
First line: the general practitioner offers enrollment in screening. Second line: at PSA > 3 µg/L, referral to urology. The urologist may indicate MRI and biopsy. Treatment takes place in a Comprehensive Cancer Center (KOC) or a center for highly specialized uro-oncology care.
Who it is for
Men, 50–69 years
Periodicita
per_event (once every 2 years) Podle výsledku PSA je pacient pozván na další vyšetření za 2 nebo 4 roky. V případě nesouhlasu bude osloven každé 2 roky až do dosažení horní věkové hranice.
Požadavek na poskytovatele
Praktický lékař pro první linii screeningu, certifikované pracoviště ambulantní urologie při PSA vyšší než 3 µg/l

Jak čerpat

  1. Visit your general practitioner.
  2. The physician offers enrollment in screening to men aged 50–69.
  3. A PSA blood test is performed.
  4. Based on the result, you will be invited for a further examination in 2 or 4 years.
  5. At PSA > 3 µg/L, referral follows to a certified outpatient urology facility.

The program has been running since the beginning of 2024.

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