The digital rectal exam is an important screening test that can discover prostate cancer that a prostate-specific antigen or PSA test may not, despite the higher sensitivity of the PSA test, according ...

I remember being taught the importance of the rectal exam in medical school, “One out of every four colon cancers is within the reach of your finger … The DRE is part of every complete physical exam.” ...

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 ...

Although the procedure only takes a minute or two and is usually painless, many men dread having to have a DRE. Knowing what to expect can alleviate any fears that a man might have: Digital Rectal ...