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 ...

A study by the Comprehensive Cancer Center Vienna of MedUni Vienna and Vienna General Hospital has taken a closer look at the effectiveness of common examination methods for the early detection of ...

SAN DIEGO — By skipping rectal examinations as part of their workup, physicians may be missing the cause of constipation for some, a new study suggests. Constipation is one of the most common reasons ...

A “penis exam” is more involved than you might think. Doctors know it as a genitourinary (GU) and rectal exam, which involves your: Let’s go over what’s involved, why you should get it done regularly, ...

I am a 77-year-old male and have not had a rectal exam for three years. My newest physician says it is not necessary, in light of my PSA exams over the past six years. (The result of the last one in ...

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the US, despite a high survival rate when detected ...

Routine use of MRI during active surveillance of men with prostate cancer allows patients to skip digital rectal examinations and some biopsies, and this approach is best practice, according to an ...

A seemingly healthy 29-year-old barber is seeking treatment for stage IV colon cancer through a new program at Vanderbilt.