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 ...

PSA levels can be elevated for reasons other than cancer, such as an enlarged or inflamed prostate. False positive and false negative PSA test results are possible. The American Cancer Society does ...

Dr. Brawley answers the question: 'Reasons To Not Test For Prostate Cancer?' March 16, 2009 -- Question: Are there any arguments against screening for prostate cancer? Answer: Screening for prostate ...

Dr. Dre would be the perfect pitchman for prostate cancer awareness efforts. The rap mogul shares an acronym for an important aspect of prostate cancer probes. Digital rectal examination (DRE) ...

Patrick Shannon of Kenhorst was relishing a new phase of life — retirement from his careers in construction and security — when his primary care doctor called with unexpected news. Shannon’s recent ...

Health professionals are using former President Joe Biden’s recent cancer diagnosis as an opportunity to raise awareness of the need for screening and early detection. Biden, 82, has been diagnosed ...

Fear of discomfort and unnecessary treatment often deters patients from prostate cancer screening, despite the benefits of early detection. Prostate cancer can be asymptomatic, making early detection ...

(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 ...

A new system to detect prostate cancer could help men avoid needless biopsies and pave the way for the introduction of screening. The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust has introduced a new model, ...

Former President Joe Biden's diagnosis with an advanced stage of prostate cancer that has metastasized, or spread, to his bones prompted an outpouring of concern and questions about his condition.