The rectovaginal exam is not a particularly accurate screening exam. It is usually reserved for people who either have rectal or pelvic pain or are experiencing symptoms related to the genitourinary ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

I am a 77-year-old male and have not had a rectal exam for three years. My newest physician says it is not necessary, in light of my PSA exams over the past six years. (The result of the last one in ...

The prostate gland, though small, plays a crucial role in men’s health. Located below the bladder, this walnut-sized organ often goes unnoticed until problems arise. Medical experts emphasize that ...

A hospital has introduced new specialist equipment designed to help detect pre-cancerous cells at an earlier stage, in what experts have described as a "vital" development for patient care.

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 ...

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 ...