One thousand RCMP employees, past and present, allege as part of a class-action lawsuit headed to Federal Court this month, ...

Researchers show that genetic analysis of colorectal polyps can uncover cancer predisposition missed by blood-based testing.

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 ...

Colon cancer treatment is personalized based on stage, overall health and tumor characteristics. Early detection and accurate ...

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 ...

At 26, most people are juggling rent, careers, and group chats, not life-or-death medical decisions. So when a young woman ...

It’s a rite of passage for men. You’re in your 40s, you’re at your annual checkup, and suddenly you hear the snap of a rubber glove. The doctor slathers on some lube and tells you to bend over. Boom—a ...

Jun 1, 2024 Jun 1, 2024 Updated Jul 7, 2025 0 For years, the city of Tulsa’s Medical Office has been administering rectal exams to female applicants to the Tulsa Police Department. Not anymore. In ...

In an audio CME program on preventive care, the lecturer on prostate cancer stated that “prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is recommended for screening; digital rectal examination (DRE) has no real ...

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana University has released a report from a law firm investigating allegations of misconduct by a former athletic doctor. The report is responding to allegations that Dr. Brad ...

In about 5–10% of colorectal cancer patients, hereditary factors play a role, with higher percentages among younger patients.

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 53-year-old healthy male, and I always request to check my PSA levels each year. My 57-year-old brother's new doctor denied his request for a routine PSA check on their initial ...