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 ...

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 ...

A new study has found that digital rectal examination alone or in combination with a blood test does not improve prostate cancer detection compared to the blood test alone. The findings suggest that ...

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 ...

Almost half of men falsely believe they need invasive tests to check for prostate cancer, a charity has said. A rectal exam – during which a doctor or nurse will check inside a patient’s bottom using ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If prostate cancer is discovered early, the chances of recovery are often good. Axel Heimken/dpa Almost half of men falsely ...

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, which is a good time to remind men about the importance of prostate cancer screenings. If you’ve never had one before, you may wonder what to expect. “If ...

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, ...

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 ...

AWARENESS MONTH, AND ACCORDING TO THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, THE DISEASE SEES OVER 300,000 NEW CASES YEARLY, AS WELL AS MORE THAN 35,000 DEATHS A YEAR, MAKING IT CRUCIAL FOR MEN TO UNDERGO A ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Health care professionals are urging men who have a family history of prostate cancer or are over the age of 45 to come in to be screened. Early detection can help them ...