Many men dislike digital rectal examinations (DREs) — for all sorts of reasons. However, a new study has again pointed out the value of the DRE in helping to establish clinical risk and the potential aggressiveness of a specific prostate cancer diagnosis in each individual patient. … READ MORE …
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With apologies to the Bard of Avon and his character Hamlet, the above-misquoted Prince of Denmark, we bring to your attention the most recent article by our good friend Howard Wolinsky on issues related to prostate cancer. … READ MORE …
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The question of whether digital rectal examinations (DREs) retain value in testing men for risk for prostate cancer (individual “screening”) has been controversial for many years now. Some men flatly refuse to have DREs for socio-cultural reasons. Others will put up with them, but they don’t like the idea. This is utterly unsurprising. … READ MORE …
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Once upon a time (not so very long ago) the digital rectal examination or DRE was the only non-invasive test that a physician could use to assess whether a patient was at risk for localized prostate cancer and/or other prostate problems. Alas, the use of this test appears to be falling out of favor, which is probably not a good thing. … READ MORE …
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A new study just published in the Canadian Journal of Urology has reminded us of the importance of the digital rectal emamination (DRE) in the initial diagnosis of prostate cancer. … READ MORE …
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THE "NEW" PROSTATE CANCER INFOLINK 