What Is a Prostate Exam? A prostate exam is a test that checks for early signs of prostate cancer. It doesn't reveal cancer, but if the test shows an abnormal result, your doctor will likely need to ...

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 ...

Every September, countries across the world observe Prostate Cancer Awareness Month to highlight the importance of prostate health and early detection. It was first declared by the American Foundation ...

Common knowledge used to hold that men over the age of 50 needed to get an annual digital prostate exam. Catching cancer early is important, but do men really need to get the uncomfortable procedure ...

A digital rectal examination (DRE) is one of the simplest methods for assessing the state of the prostate gland. This may be performed as part of a routine check of the prostate gland or in the case ...

I cannot refrain from using the word “irresponsible” in describing the article on prostate cancer screening examinations (“A Reason to Dread Prostate Tests a Bit Less,” May 27). As the article points ...

Cancer screenings are tests that doctors can do to spot cancer before symptoms arise or before it becomes more advanced. Doctors perform prostate exams to screen for abnormalities. The prostate gland ...

Dear T.A.: The prostate exam remains controversial. Even though the prostate exam is no longer recommended by many authorities, I still think you may be right to be concerned. Prostate cancer is a ...

Numerous men write off early symptoms of Prostate Cancer as part of the aging process. Recognizing these signs and seeking ...

Dr. David A. Taub sat down with CURE for an interview in honor of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, observed annually each September. Dr. David A. Taub, a urologist and director of urologic oncology at ...

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Efficacy of CAB therapy in stage C prostate cancer: Exploratory analyses based on results of a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled phase III study of bicalutamide No significant financial ...