Free Urological Examinations and Tests at “Heart and Brain” Hospitals in Pleven and Burgas

Movember is the month when the whole world turns its attention to men’s health. On this occasion, “Heart and Brain” Pleven and “Heart and Brain” Burgas are once again organizing free urological examinations aimed at preventing some of the most common male diseases — prostate cancer and testicular cancer.
The examinations will take place from November 10th to 14th, conducted by specialist urologists at both hospitals under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Deyan Anakievski, according to a set schedule and with prior appointment.

Patients are required to bring blood test results for the tumor marker PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen – total and free), which can be done free of charge at the hospitals’ clinical laboratories between 7:30 and 10:30 a.m. on the day of the consultation.

The Clinical Laboratory at “Heart and Brain” Pleven is once again joining the Movember campaign.
Dr. Natalia Kitova, head of the laboratory, reminds that laboratory testing is the first and most important step in the early detection of this disease.
The main test for early diagnosis — PSA — measures the level of a specific protein produced by the prostate. Elevated PSA levels may indicate a malignant process (prostate cancer), benign prostatic hyperplasia, or inflammation (prostatitis)

The specialists at “Heart and Brain” advise:

Why should you get examined?

• Because prevention is the best treatment. A timely visit to a urologist can give you peace of mind for the year ahead.
• Movember reminds us: Being a man also means taking care of your health.

Prostate Cancer — a disease not to be underestimated

• The prostate is a small gland with a big role in men’s health.
• The problem is that in its early stages, prostate cancer usually has no symptoms — it doesn’t hurt, it doesn’t cause discomfort, but it can develop “silently” for years.
• For men over 50, a PSA test and annual urological check-up are the most reliable ways to detect it early.
• When diagnosed at an early stage, treatment is highly effective.

Testicular Cancer — young men should be cautious too

• Unlike prostate cancer, testicular cancer primarily affects young men — between the ages of 20 and 40.
• The good news is that when detected early, treatment is successful in the vast majority of cases.
• Self-examination and preventive visits to a urologist are key to early diagnosis.

Examinations and consultations are available by appointment only.