A common method of detecting prostate cancer may not be accurate enough as a reliable screening tool by itself, scientists have warned. The digital rectal exam (DRE) is widely used by medical ...

Digital rectal examination (DRE) is neither helpful nor useful as a solitary prostate cancer screening tool in middle-aged men, say investigators reporting the PROBASE study. The study compared ...

The finger-up-the-bottom examination for prostate cancer has been drawn into question. An international panel of experts recently suggested that so-called digital rectal examination for “active ...

Normal findings in selected men with elevated PSA may justify delaying a second prostate biopsy. Researchers in the Netherlands who examined the value of digital rectal examination (DRE) in prostate ...

Routine use of MRI during active surveillance of men with prostate cancer allows patients to skip digital rectal examinations and some biopsies, and this approach is best practice, according to an ...

ORLANDO, FL, May 18, 2009—Active surveillance remains a viable option for low-risk, localized prostate cancer, according to two studies presented today during the Annual Scientific Meeting of the ...

Prostate health is a crucial aspect of men’s health, yet it often doesn’t receive the attention it deserves. The prostate gland — a small walnut-shaped organ located below the bladder — plays a ...

Prognostic impact of BRCA mutation on metastasis-free survival in a localized/locoregional high-risk real-world prostate cancer population. The silent burden: A SEER-based analysis of potential years ...

Comparing NCCN-based risk groups to the PROTEUS definition of high-risk localized prostate cancer to inform peri-operative care.

Prostate cancer is a common occurrence in men above 60. However, currently, those in the age group of 45-50 who are now suffering from it. It is possible to manage this with the help of timely ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 53-year-old healthy male, and I always request to check my PSA levels each year. My 57-year-old brother's new doctor denied his request for a routine PSA check on their initial ...