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 ...

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 ...

Super Bowl ad puts male reproduction gland in the spotlight. But is that specific prostate test the best method based on experts' recommendation?

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 ...

PARKERSBURG – In an effort to help area men, Camden Clark Medical Center will be offering free digital prostate exams today as part of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. From 9 a.m. to noon today, ...

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...

A prostate screening test can help to detect early signs of prostate cancer.

“For example, a pro of the PSA test is that it can lead to early detection of prostate cancer, and a con is that it can sometimes lead to anxiety or overdiagnosis, which means detecting a prostate ...