Prostate cancer frequently causes no symptoms early on, so it is usually found through screening rather than symptoms. A raised or rising PSA, or an abnormal examination, prompts further assessment to determine whether cancer is present.
Prostate cancer is common and often silent in its early stages, which is why screening matters. Smile Urology in Seomyeon, Busan offers PSA testing, prostate ultrasound and biopsy where indicated, with prompt referral for treatment if cancer is confirmed.
Prostate cancer frequently causes no symptoms early on, so it is usually found through screening rather than symptoms. A raised or rising PSA, or an abnormal examination, prompts further assessment to determine whether cancer is present.
Our role is screening and diagnosis — PSA, examination, ultrasound and biopsy when indicated — and, if cancer is confirmed, prompt referral to a specialist cancer centre with your records in English.
Accurate testing guides accurate care. Many patients are assessed and started on treatment the same day.
A prostate-specific antigen level, interpreted against age, prostate size and prior results, is the main screening tool.
Examination and ultrasound assess the prostate for nodules and other concerning features.
If PSA or imaging is suspicious, a targeted biopsy obtains tissue to confirm or exclude cancer.
Results are explained plainly, with the next step made clear.
PSA and examination on a sensible schedule based on your age and family history.
Biopsy to confirm or rule out cancer when screening raises concern.
If cancer is confirmed, immediate referral to a cancer-urology centre with records in English.
A raised PSA is often benign (BPH or prostatitis); we clarify rather than alarm.
Screening here follows the clinic's accurate, no-over-treatment philosophy: PSA is interpreted in context, biopsy is recommended when it is genuinely warranted, and a benign explanation is confirmed rather than assumed. If cancer is found, referral is fast and your records travel with you in English.
No. PSA rises with BPH, prostatitis and age too. It is a screening signal that guides whether further tests, including biopsy, are needed.
Discussion of PSA screening is reasonable for men over 50, or earlier with a family history. We help you decide based on your risk.
It is done with local anesthesia and is generally well tolerated. We explain the procedure and aftercare beforehand.
We explain the findings and refer you promptly to a specialist cancer centre, providing your records and imaging in English.