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 ...
To cut to the chase, I was struggling to pee. I’d never had issues with this before, and an odd, alarming new ritual was ...
An Italian oncologic psychologist warns these patients: “A prostatectomy doesn’t cure anxiety.” Emotional distress can be so ...
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a protein produced by both normal and cancerous cells in the prostate gland. It is primarily measured through a blood test, where normal levels are typically found ...
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 ...
Ernie Strauss and Ronald Wakefield, who met through the patient navigation program of Northside Hospital, have built a ...
September is prostate cancer awareness month. According to the American Cancer Society, the disease sees over 300,000 new cases annually as well as over 35,000 deaths a year, making it crucial for men ...