Prostate Health & Screening
Prostate cancer is the third most common cancer among men in Singapore, and its incidence rises with age. Like many cancers, prostate cancer often develops silently in the early stages, making routine prostate health screening crucial for early detection.
Why Prostate Screening Matters
Most early-stage prostate cancers do not cause symptoms. Left undetected, it can spread beyond the prostate to bones or lymph nodes. With timely detection, prostate cancer is one of the most treatable cancers, often requiring only monitoring or minimally invasive treatment.
Common Prostate Conditions
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): Non-cancerous prostate enlargement
- Prostatitis: Inflammation or infection of the prostate
- Prostate Cancer: Malignant tumour in the prostate, usually slow-growing
Prostate Screenings Tests Available
PSA Blood Test
(Prostate-Specific Antigen)
- Measures the level of PSA in your blood
- Elevated PSA may indicate prostate cancer, BPH, or prostatitis
- Not diagnostic on its own—used to guide further investigation
Prostate Ultrasound
(Transabdominal or Transrectal)
from $120
- Used to evaluate prostate size, shape, and abnormalities
- Helpful and affordable way to assess urinary symptoms or raised PSA levels
Digital Rectal Examination (DRE)
- Performed by a doctor to feel for any irregularities in the prostate
- May detect hard or asymmetrical areas not picked up by PSA
Multiparametric Prostate MRI (mpMRI)
- Advanced imaging used to characterise suspicious lesions
- Often used before biopsy to target abnormal areas
- A 3T (3 Tesla) MRI is preferred for prostate cancer imaging because it provides higher image quality and resolution, leading to better detection of prostate cancer
*All prices indicated are excluding GST.
Who Should Be Screened?
Men Aged 50 and Above (Average Risk)
- Consider PSA blood test and DRE annually
- Particularly important if there are urinary symptoms (e.g. weak stream, frequent urination
Men Aged 45 and Above (High Risk)
You may benefit from earlier screening if you:
- Have a first-degree relative with prostate cancer
- Are of African or South Asian descent (higher global risk)
- Have had previously elevated PSA
Prostate cancer screening should be personalised, based on age, risk factors, and life expectancy. Speak with our doctors for tailored advice.
Symptoms of Prostate Issues
See a doctor if you experience:
- Frequent or urgent urination (especially at night)
- Weak or interrupted urine stream
- Painful urination or ejaculation
- Blood in urine or semen
- Pelvic or lower back discomfort
Remember: Many men with early prostate cancer have no symptoms.
Summary: Screening at a Glance
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Age Group
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Tests Recommended
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Frequency
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Notes
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50+ (average risk)
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PSA + DRE
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Every 1–2 years
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Start discussion with our doctors
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45+ (high risk)
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PSA ± DRE
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Annually
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For those with family history or personal history
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With urinary symptoms
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PSA + Ultrasound ± MRI
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As advised
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Consult our doctors as further imaging may be needed
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Age Group
Recommendation
50+
(average risk)
Tests: PSA + DRE
Every 1–2 years
Start discussion with our doctors
45+
(high risk)
Tests: PSA ± DRE
Annually
For those with family history or personal history
With urinary symptoms
Tests: PSA + Ultrasound ± MRI
As advised
Consult our doctors as further imaging may be needed
Book a Comprehensive Screening!
We provide a one-stop service for health screening, blood test and scans.
If you are interested in more comprehensive screening options, check out our Health Screening Packages – with non-fasting, blood tests available from $125.