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 ...

It's not particularly pleasant, but a digital rectal exam can save a man's life. Its purpose is to screen for cancer of the prostate gland, the second most frequent malignancy (after lung cancer) in ...

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men but often goes unnoticed. Experts stress early screening, awareness ...

Every September, countries across the world observe Prostate Cancer Awareness Month to highlight the importance of prostate health and early detection. It was first declared by the American Foundation ...

PSA testing and digital rectal exams are crucial for early detection of prostate cancer, enabling timely intervention and improved outcomes. Treatment options include active surveillance, surgery, ...

(The Hill) — Former President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis is highlighting the importance of screening for one of the most common types of cancer in older men. Biden’s aggressive cancer ...

Levels of potential biomarkers for prostate cancer in urine were comparable after a digital rectal examination (DRE) in a physician's office and at a man's home, suggesting the feasibility of an ...

Medicare provides its beneficiaries with many different options for helping with the costs of prostate cancer care. If someone is scheduled for a prostate cancer screening or has recently received a ...

A leading doctor has answered several common questions about prostate cancer in an effort to separate facts from fiction. His insights arrive as more than 63,000 men are diagnosed each year, according ...

There is a shadow disease that often lurks unnoticed, growing quietly within a man’s body which is hidden behind the mundane routine of daily life, masked by ag ...

Each month, Clinical Advisor makes one new clinical feature available ahead of print. Don’t forget to take the poll. The results will be published in the next month’s issue. Prostate cancer (PC) is ...