Digital rectal examination (DRE) is neither helpful nor useful as a solitary prostate cancer screening tool in middle-aged men, say investigators reporting the PROBASE study. The study compared ...

A common method of detecting prostate cancer may not be accurate enough as a reliable screening tool by itself, scientists have warned. The digital rectal exam (DRE) is widely used by medical ...

A common method of detecting prostate cancer may not be accurate enough as a reliable screening tool by itself, scientists have warned. The digital rectal exam (DRE) is widely used by medical ...

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. — Don't fear the finger! That's the message from Urology of Virginia concerning physical exams for prostate cancer, also known as digital rectal exams. That's what first alerted me ...

As a male primary care physician, I am often asked about the best practices for men’s health exams and screenings and, more importantly — and this often comes from the significant other in their life ...

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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "I'm here with a clear message to other men, especially older men: Get screened. Get your regular checkups," he said. "Prostate ...

Doctors in Pennsylvania are emphasizing the importance of early prostate cancer detection after former U.S. President Joe Biden was diagnosed with stage four cancer in May. Prostate cancer is the ...