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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

To raise awareness and encourage men to get checked, Prostate Cancer Canada is testing the ‘Famous Fingers Collection,' a line of latex gloves modeled after famous people to research which men prefer.

Piers Morgan wants people to realise "not all pricks are unbearable". The former Good Morning Britain presenter stars in a new tongue-in-cheek advertising campaign for Paddy Power in order to promote ...

When detected early, the survival rate is high — but it’s vitally important to talk to your health care provider about testing. Instagram/preventcancer One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate ...

After Michael Justiz’s younger brother was diagnosed with prostate cancer, Justiz realized he needed to be monitored for it. For years, he underwent blood tests to learn his risk for prostate cancer.

In the US, September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. This feature highlights why catching prostate cancer early can be critical, and what researchers are doing to improve the odds of ...