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 ...

HAMPTON ROADS, VA. — Don't fear the finger! That is the name of my prostate cancer special and if you're wondering about that title—yes, I'm talking about that 10 to 15 second physical exam, that most ...

Researchers in China have created a robotic finger that could be used for prostate exams. Sure, that’s what the original inventor intended… The “Bio-Inspired Soft Finger” is a flexible, finger-like ...

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. — Don't fear the finger! That's the message from Urology of Virginia concerning physical exams for prostate cancer, also known as digital rectal exams. That's what first alerted me ...

LONDON (Reuters) - Men with long index fingers have a lower risk of prostate cancer, British scientists said on Wednesday, a finding that could be used to help select those who need regular screening ...

No matter your age and health, if your physician finds your PSA is elevated, they may want to have it rechecked a few weeks ...

According to the National Cancer Institute, prostate cancer accounted for nearly 15% of all new US cancer cases in 2023. But when it comes to getting screened, the American Cancer Society recommends ...

It’s not always an easy conversation for men to have, but talking about prostate problems is a critical part of staying healthy. Symptoms such as urinary frequency, urgency, or difficulty going to the ...

Former prime minister Rishi Sunak has told the BBC that a targeted prostate cancer screening programme is needed urgently, and would "save countless lives". Sunak is an ambassador for the Prostate ...