First, the attending physician prescribes a measurement of the quantity of prostate specific antigen. PSA in English refers to a protein produced by almost all prostate cells, whether normal or not.

The aim of this health check-up is to evaluate the level of this antigen as well as its evolution. Several parameters can lead to an increase in this substance (age, an adenoma or prostate cancer). This is the reason why measuring a high PSA level is not sufficient for a complete diagnosis of a prostate tumor; the therapist must in fact carry out additional examinations, such as Rectal examination refers to a clinical examination which makes it possible to detect a prostate tumor or benign prostatic hypertrophy
Colon cancer screening

Between the ages of 50 and 80, it appears essential to be screened for colorectal cancer. Medical examinations mainly consist of looking for the presence of blood in the stools, as this is one of the main symptoms of colon cancer. When the healthcare professional detects blood in the feces, the patient should be subjected to a colonoscopy. Indeed, this allows for an accurate diagnosis of colon cancer.

A colon MRI may be recommended if the subject's medical file indicates that they have a family history of colorectal tumor.