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A digital rectal exam (DRE) is a way to check for signs of prostate cancer. For this exam a physician inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into your rectum to: Feel your prostate gland Assess the ...

A study by the Comprehensive Cancer Center Vienna of MedUni Vienna and Vienna General Hospital has taken a closer look at the effectiveness of common examination methods for the early detection of ...

The prostate gland, though small, plays a crucial role in men’s health. Located below the bladder, this walnut-sized organ often goes unnoticed until problems arise. Medical experts emphasize that ...

A common method of detecting prostate cancer may not be accurate enough as a reliable screening tool by itself, scientists have warned. Science X Daily and the Weekly Email Newsletter are free ...

A study by the Comprehensive Cancer Center Vienna of MedUni Vienna and Vienna General Hospital has taken a closer look at the effectiveness of common examination methods for the early detection of ...

Daniel W. Lin, MD, reviews new guidance on using MRI, biomarkers, and more, to improve the detection of prostate cancer.

In an audio CME program on preventive care, the lecturer on prostate cancer stated that “prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is recommended for screening; digital rectal examination (DRE) has no real ...

I am a 77-year-old male and have not had a rectal exam for three years. My newest physician says it is not necessary, in light of my PSA exams over the past six years. (The result of the last one in ...