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 ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — One in eight men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point in their lives. That's why 7 News is teaming up with Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer ...

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) ...

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 ...

PSA stands for prostate-specific antigen, a substance naturally produced in prostate tissue. A small amount of PSA regularly sneaks into the bloodstream, and low blood concentration is considered ...

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 ...

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 ...

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. — O.J. Simpson, who passed away last week, is the latest prominent African-American man to die from prostate cancer. A few months ago, the same disease took the life of Dr. Martin ...

Researchers at Vanderbilt and the University of Michigan have shown that a simple at-home urine test for prostate cancer screening is highly accurate. The exciting new results, published in The ...

A Loughborough University student has developed a new medical device that could transform how prostate health is assessed and monitored. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news ...

(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 ...