September is prostate cancer awareness month. According to the American Cancer Society, the disease sees over 300,000 new cases annually as well as over 35,000 deaths a year, making it crucial for men ...

Almost half of men falsely believe they need invasive tests to check for prostate cancer, cancer awareness campaigners in the UK say. A rectal exam – during which a doctor or nurse will check inside a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Michigan currently has no state law preventing medical students from performing pelvic exams on anesthetized patients without their consent. Surveys indicate that nonconsensual exams are common for ...

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

Marlon McKnight, a 44-year-old man living in Orlando, has never had a prostate screening and is not looking forward to getting one done. McKnight’s primary care provider has told him he needs to ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - My biopsy results are in. You may recall, that a few days ago I shared something was discovered in a recent prostate exam. And my doctor, John Liu with Urology of Virginia, ...