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 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 ...

Normal findings in selected men with elevated PSA may justify delaying a second prostate biopsy. Researchers in the Netherlands who examined the value of digital rectal examination (DRE) in prostate ...

Prostate health is a crucial aspect of men’s health, yet it often doesn’t receive the attention it deserves. The prostate gland — a small walnut-shaped organ located below the bladder — plays a ...

ORLANDO, FL, May 18, 2009—Active surveillance remains a viable option for low-risk, localized prostate cancer, according to two studies presented today during the Annual Scientific Meeting of the ...

Prognostic impact of BRCA mutation on metastasis-free survival in a localized/locoregional high-risk real-world prostate cancer population. The silent burden: A SEER-based analysis of potential years ...

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 ...

Routine use of MRI during active surveillance of men with prostate cancer allows patients to skip digital rectal examinations and some biopsies, and this approach is best practice, according to an ...