Who should have this exam? Let's start by saying that the digital rectal exam (DRE) appears to be on the way out as a way to ...

As quality indicators and benchmarks for colonoscopy increase in coming years, gastroenterologists must think about ways to ...

There are two parts to a prostate exam: Digital rectal exam (DRE). For this, your doctor inserts their gloved finger into your rectum to check your prostate gland for abnormal findings.

When we go to the doctor’s office, most of us trust the professionals when they tell us we need examinations and tests. But ...

American Cancer Society survey finds misconceptions about prostate cancer screening; awareness campaign launched with Alonzo Mourning.

As anesthesia was wearing off, the doctor was holding up a photo of his colon and speaking to him and his wife. “I was just taken aback because I knew exactly what it was. There was no question ...

They’ll talk to you about your symptoms and health history and give you a physical exam. They may give you a digital rectal exam, in which they insert a gloved finger into your rectum to feel ...

The doctor lost his medical license but, after a criminal investigation did not lead to charges, former patients got together ...

A new survey finds the majority of American men believe the first step in prostate cancer screening is an invasive rectal ...

As it works to diversify its methods for catching early cases of colorectal cancer, Exact Sciences has put forward clinical ...

“Well,” he says, laughing, “I soon found out that ‘digital’ was not what I thought it was.” As part of a digital rectal exam, ...

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