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 ...

Jairam Eswara, MD, FACS, is a nationally recognized urology specialist and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He’s the Chair of the Department of Urology at Tufts Medical Center and an ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." IF YOU’VE NEVER had a prostate cancer screening, you may worry that it will be embarrassing and ...

SAN ANTONIO – As Prostate Cancer Awareness Month comes to an end, a local doctor is reminding all men that prostate cancer awareness is important year-round. “Prostate cancer occurs everywhere across ...

(CNN) — President Joe Biden’s diagnosis of metastatic prostate cancer has understandably raised concerns and questions: How long has he had cancer, how will he be treated, and what is his prognosis?