Men’s health encompasses many aspects — from mental health to cardiovascular disease prevention, including physical activity and nutrition. It’s a vast field that deserves special attention at every stage of life. For Men’s Health Awareness Month, we’ve chosen to highlight a crucial issue: prostate health. This topic concerns a large number of men, particularly from age 50 onwards. Here we focus on an advanced imaging examination: prostate MRI, used to support the diagnosis and monitoring of certain conditions.

Screening and early signs

Men aged 50 and over — or from age 45 in the presence of risk factors such as family history — are generally encouraged to discuss with their healthcare professional the relevance of prostate screening. This may include a digital rectal examination and a PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test. In case of abnormal results, other examinations may be recommended.

Prostate MRI: a key examination for cancer detection and monitoring

Prostate MRI is a non-invasive examination that allows observation of the prostate gland with great precision. It combines several types of images, an approach called multiparametric MRI, to evaluate the structure, tissue density, and vascularization of the prostate.

This examination can notably:

  • Help detect suspicious lesions that may correspond to cancer;
  • Assess the extent of an abnormality and guide the decision to perform a biopsy;
  • Precisely guide the sampling site during biopsy;
  • Monitor the progression of an already diagnosed cancer, particularly in the context of active surveillance.

Cutting-edge technology, accessible and painless

Prostate MRI requires no incision and does not use X-rays. Performed in a lying position, it generally lasts less than an hour. At Radimed, we use high-tech equipment and our team has extensive expertise in prostate imaging.

In conclusion

Men’s health deserves sustained attention, and this involves well-informed preventive medicine. Prostate MRI is now a valuable tool to help detect, monitor, or confirm certain conditions, and can support medical decision-making in an informed context.

At Radimed, we offer this examination in a professional and respectful environment, with advanced technology equipment. To book an appointment, click here.