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 ...

Learn more about prostate cancer and why there is a debate over whether or not patients should get tested for it.

When it comes to men‘s health, prostate issues often go unaddressed until they become severe problems. Understanding the warning signs can lead to early detection and more effective treatment outcomes ...

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 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 ...

Prostate health remains a crucial topic that many men avoid discussing, even with close family members. Early screenings can make a significant difference in detecting issues before they become severe ...

Science is not shy about ambiguity, never more so than when it comes to medical advice. So here’s the latest recommendation on prostate-cancer screening: Men should continue to have both a manual ...

A Jamaican urologist is urging a shift in the focus of prostate cancer screening from the long-promoted digital rectal examination (DRE) to the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test, citing what ...