Prevent prostate cancer with checkups Jun 30, 2008
According to Dr. Randy Shelley, of Paragould Urology, Once a man turns 50, he needs to go to the doctor for his annual check up and get his PSA tested along with a digital rectal exam. Both exams are very important and both must be taken to learn as much about an individual s prostate as possible. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Prostate Cancer: Why Every Man Ought To Be Concerned! Jun 25, 2008
A person may pursue one of two tests: a Digital Rectal Examination (DRE), or a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test ... A person may pursue one of two tests: a Digital Rectal Examination (DRE), or a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Traits Of Aggressive Form Of Prostate Cancer Identified Jun 12, 2008
Another test is a digital rectal examination, which can detect abnormalities in the prostate. Another urine-based test screens for PCA3 as a specific biomarker of prostate cancer. (Science Daily)
Nurses Notes - Men 50 or older should be tested for prostate cancer Jun 11, 2008
The most common way to check for prostate cancer is to have a digital rectal exam ... The American Cancer Society suggests that both the prostate-specific antigen blood test and a digital rectal exam should be offered annually to men age 50 and older. (Missoulian, MT)
Gentlemen, assume the position May 16, 2008
Mr. Bercuson describes the common screening test for prostate cancer, the digital rectal exam, as the "dreaded finger test.". The jargon with which cancer patients are bombarded comes in for some well-deserved mockery. (Globe and Mail)
Prostate Cancer Deaths Fall After Screening Program May 13, 2008
The American Cancer Society recommends that doctors offer most men PSA testing and a digital rectal exam yearly, starting at age 50. SOURCE: BJU International, April 2008. (MEDLINEplus)
Bottom Line: Tests Every Man Should Have May 3, 2008
Annual digital rectal exam (DRE) to check for enlarged prostate, starting at age 40. Electrocardiogram every three or four years, starting at age 40 (earlier if there is a family history of heart disease). (WNBC.com, NY)
Your HealthRobotic prostate cancer surgery means faster healing, recovery (2) Apr 6, 2008
Ahlering said annual digital rectal exams are useful, but having a blood test to determine PSA, or prostate specific antigen, level is most important. For the general population, he recommends that testing begin at age 50. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
PSA Test Losing Diagnostic Value, Study Says Mar 15, 2008
The screening is done in two steps: a digital rectal exam, followed by a blood test for PSA, a protein produced by the prostate gland. "In men with an abnormal digital rectal examination, it [the PSA test] still is very predictive," said study author Dr. Douglas S. Scherr, clinical director of urological oncology at Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City ... "For men with a normal digital rectal examination, it has lost the predictive accuracy it had in the 1990s.". (MEDLINEplus)
Biopsy techniques have made PSA test less predictive Mar 10, 2008
Also, fewer biopsies were performed for the indication of a suspicious digital rectal exam and there was an increase in the percentage of patients undergoing biopsy for PSA readings between 2 ... Therefore, the researchers concluded that the correlation between PSA and positive biopsy rate no longer holds true in our patient population for men with a normal digital rectal exam and PSA 2 ... While changes in biopsy practice patterns have improved cancer detection, these very changes have... (EurekAlert!)
Swan speaks up on secret men's illness Mar 7, 2008
"I can tell you that sometimes, sitting though long razor-gang exercises, hunting for line items to cut, can be as appealing as the prospect of having a DRE - for those lucky enough not to know, a digital rectal examination," Mr Swan told a lunch in Brisbane yesterday, held to raise funds for prostate cancer research. Now part of the "secret brotherhood" of men who have survived or are fighting the disease, Mr Swan does not shy from the more confronting side effects of prostate cancer. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
US Cancer Deaths Down But Far Too Few Americans Screened For Colon Cancer Feb 23, 2008
25, 2005) According to a study published in the Jan. 18 issue of the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, fecal occult blood test (FOBT) performed in-office as part of a digital rectal examination failed to. (Nov. (Science Daily)
Must-have medicals| Feb 18, 2008
In a digital rectal exam, the doctor examines your prostate by inserting a gloved, lubricated finger into your rectum. A normal prostate feels firm, if there are hard spots on your prostate, the doctor may suggest additional testing such as a Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) test. (iAfrica.com)
New Herbal Supplement Promotes Healthy Prostate Feb 13, 2008
The study focused on 20 men who had each been tested positive by a digital rectal exam for having an enlarged prostate. After just a few, short weeks of daily intake, every man in the group boasted a marked reduction in the size of his prostate. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Local doctor joins in on prostate cancer battle Feb 10, 2008
Lund said males over 50 years old are at the highest risk for prostate cancer and should be screened with a PSA and digital rectal exam. African-Americans are also high at risk, as well as those with a family history of prostate cancer. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Prostate cancer patient touts compassion, quality care received at H. Filmore Mabry Cancer Center Feb 5, 2008
"I'm still living. Then, with the treatment from the cancer clinic, my PSA level is back down to a safe level again," said Campbell, who urged every man to get a PSA during their annual physical or, if needed, a digital rectal exam. Prostate cancer can often be found early by testing the amount of PSA in the blood. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Time to get physical: Go get your checkup Feb 4, 2008
Prostate exam: Most men age 50 or older should discuss screening for prostate cancer such as a PSA blood test and digital rectal examination with their health care provider ... Prostate exam: Most men should discuss screening for prostate cancer such as a PSA blood test and digital rectal examination with their health care provider. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Insufficient Evidence Found To Recommend Routine Prostate Cancer Screening Jan 30, 2008
29, 2008) The American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) has found there is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against routine population prostate screening with digital rectal examination (DRE) or measurement of the serum tumor marker, prostatespecific antigen (PSA). ACPM advises that clinicians caring for men, especially African-American men and those with a family history, should provide information about the potential benefits and harms of screening and limits of current evidence... (Science Daily)
Health briefs for Jan. 28 Jan 29, 2008
The American Cancer Society recommends all men older than 50 have an annual PSA blood test and a digital rectal examination. Men in high-risk categories, such as African American men or men with a strong family history of prostate cancer before age 65, should begin testing at age 45. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Management of Prostate Cancer Jan 27, 2008
A digital rectal examination (DRE) allows a physician to detect any nodules, asymmetry, or other suspicious findings. In addition, the patient has a blood test for prostate-specific antigen (PSA) to see if it is elevated. (Suite101.com)
The doctor will see you now! Jan 23, 2008
For these reasons alone, you need to do a couple of things every year after age 50 (for African-Americans, it's 45): get a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test and a digital rectal exam. What to ask about: The PSA is a blood test, so it's simple to do, though you should inquire about risks of false positives and unnecessary biopsies. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Prostate screening: Some men say no Jan 18, 2008
Not the prostate-specific antigen test and definitely not the digital rectal exam ... Digital rectal exams can easily miss cancerous growths. (MSNBC -- Health)
Up All Night Having to "Go?" Jan 18, 2008
The study focused on 20 men who had each been tested positive by a digital rectal exam for having an enlarged prostate. After just a few, short weeks of daily Prostalex Plus intake, every man in the group boasted a marked reduction in the size of his prostate. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Prostate Cancer Genes Found in Half of Patients; $300 Test on Horizon Jan 17, 2008
Prostate cancer is now detected with a blood test that can signal disease and a digital rectal exam, two approaches that would continue for men with a genetic predisposition to the disease. Since there isn't a way to identify aggressive cancers, each man must decide between monitoring the tumor and therapy that can cause side effects like incontinence and impotence. (Bloomberg -- US)
Five Facts About Prostate Cancer Men Should Know Jan 4, 2008
A second test, the DRE, or digital rectal exam, involves your doctor inserting a gloved finger into the rectum to feel whether there are any bumps or hard areas in your prostate. If there are, you will need further testing to see if cancer is present. (Fox News)
Localized Prostate Cancer Dec 27, 2007
His digital rectal examination is normal; the prostate volume, estimated by means of ultrasonography, is 48 ml, and a needle-biopsy specimen. . (New England Journal of Medicine)
Biological Markers Of Prostate Cancer Shed Light On Cancer Burden Faced By African-American Men Dec 7, 2007
Currently, prostate specific antigen (PSA) and digital rectal examinations are the two most common methods of detecting prostate cancer. African Americans are typically diagnosed with prostate cancer more frequently and later -- when the cancer is at an advanced stage and more aggressive -- than any other ethnic group in the United States. (Science Daily)
Obesity May Affect Prostate Cancer Test Nov 21, 2007
"Alan R. Kristal, DrPH, one of the researchers investigating the link between obesity and prostate cancer, strongly disagrees with Freedland's calculation. Kristal is associate head of the cancer prevention program at Seattle's Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. What this suggests is if we use the same PSA threshold for obese and normal-weight men, we may be missing some cancers. Duke University researcher Stephen J. Freedland,MD ""This is an over-interpretation of the data. Most studies... (CBS News)
Should UK Prostate Cancer Detection Age Be Lowered, In Line With ... Nov 18, 2007
They were invited to additional testing, involving an ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy, another PSA test, and a digital rectal examination. Ten cases of prostate cancer were detected - a similar rate to that found in older men, 2. (Medical News Today)
Should the UK lower the age for prostate cancer detection? Nov 17, 2007
These men were invited for further testing (an ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy, a repeat PSA test, and a digital rectal examination). Ten prostate cancers were detected (a 2. (EurekAlert!)
Annual Tests That Can Help Keep You Healthy Nov 16, 2007
Have a sigmoidoscopy with digital rectal exam every five years starting at age 50, or consider the more thorough colonoscopy every 10 years starting at age 50 ... The American Cancer Society recommends a digital rectal exam and a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test annually for men 50 and older. (Newsmax)
Statement From Men's Health Network: U.S. Presidential Candidates Overlook Real Problem in U.K. & U.S. Health Policies Towards Men Nov 6, 2007
In fact, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says the following on it's website: "The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that the evidence is insufficient to recommend for or against routine screening for prostate cancer using prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing or digital rectal examination (DRE)." Regardless of which campaign has the correct numbers, the culture of ignoring men's health needs to change first. The promotion of prostate cancer awareness and... (PR Newswire)
Prostate cancer: Wait and watch - or not? Nov 2, 2007
Half of patients will be randomly selected for treatment, such as surgery or radiation, and the other half will undergo active surveillance, which includes physician visits, PSA tests, digital rectal exams and biopsies. Results likely won't be known for 15 years, but it will provide the answer to a question no urologist today can answer with certainty: Which patients benefit from aggressive treatment at diagnosis. (Globe and Mail)
PSA Testing Still Valuable for Prostate Cancer Oct 8, 2007
The screening involves two steps: undergoing a digital rectal exam and testing for PSA levels in the blood. In the rectal exam, the doctor feels the prostate to see if there are any bumps or hard spots that might signify cancer. (Health-Finder)
Surviving prostate cancer: one man's journey Oct 2, 2007
Other tests that can be done each year include a urine test to check for blood or infection, and a digital rectal examination. Men at high risk, including African Americans, those with a family history of the disease or those with a high-fat diet, should begin screening at age 45. (Lake Country Reporter, WI)
Taylor is 39th healthiest county Oct 1, 2007
Screening involves a blood test known as PSA and a digital rectal exam. Angel said there are a number of treatment options, including surgery to remove the prostate, radiation therapy, chemotherapy or cryotherapy, in which the cells are frozen. (Campbellsille Central Kentucky News Journal, KY)
More Prostate Cancers Might Be Prevented Sep 26, 2007
At the study's start, all the men screened as "normal" following digital rectal exams ... Yearly digital rectal exams and PSA screenings revealed that almost 25 percent of the men on placebo went on to develop prostate cancer. (MEDLINEplus)
Prostate cancer awareness week, US Sep 17, 2007
Screenings during PCAW take about 10 minutes and include a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test and a Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) done by a trained professional. Men also can choose to have their cholesterol and testosterone levels checked, as many factors play into overall health awareness and a man''s overall risk for prostate cancer. (SpiritIndia)
Drug That Reduces Prostate Size And Cancer Risk Also Improves Early Detection Sep 17, 2007
The two previous studies show that finasteride improves the effectiveness of the two main measures of possible problems: digital rectal examination and the PSA (prostate specific antigen) blood test, which measures hormone changes associated with the disease. In some men who have low PSA test results, cancer is present but not found in time. (Science Daily)
Man's health: The prostate gland Sep 17, 2007
This essentially involves a digital rectal examination and the PSA blood test. These can be combined with other routine tests such as cholesterol and blood sugar estimation. (Times of Malta)
More men need prostate cancer testing, foundation says Sep 13, 2007
Specifically, only 39 per cent of men over the age of 45 have taken a blood test to measure their prostate specific antigen (PSA) level in the past year, while 33 per cent have undergone a digital rectal examination (DRE), according to a poll commissioned by the Prostate Cancer Research Foundation of Canada ... Percentage who were tested for prostate cancer in 2006 via digital rectal exam. (Globe and Mail)
Landmark study to determine best approach to treating prostate cancer Sep 13, 2007
Canadian Cancer Society recommendation The Canadian Cancer Society recommends that all men over the age of 50 discuss with their doctor the potential benefits and risks of early detection of prostate cancer using Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) and digital rectal examinations (DRE) so that they can make informed decisions about the use of these tests. Men at higher risk because of family history or those of African ancestry should discuss the need for testing at an earlier age. (Canada Newswire)
Too few men get prostate cancer test, group says Sep 13, 2007
By age 45, it recommends that men begin having an annual prostate examination, including a digital rectal exam and PSA blood test ... " While Pollak said he cannot make a recommendation that every man should have PSA screening, he stressed that every man should discuss prostate cancer risks with his doctor, based on age and personal and family history. Having a digital rectal exam is another key aspect of checking for prostate cancer, although the test has its own problems, he said. The survey... (Toronto Star)
Generic prostate drug helps find high-risk cancers early Sep 12, 2007
"This report provides an important interpretation of results that confounded an overall favorable interpretation of the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial initially, and should help lessen fears that finasteride somehow causes more aggressive prostate cancer, says Frank L. Meyskens, Jr., M.D., Southwest Oncology Group associate chair for cancer control and prevention. The Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG), headquartered at the University of Michigan and one of the nations largest National Cancer... (EurekAlert!)
EAU to launch online Prostate-Risk Indicator Sep 5, 2007
Screening for prostate cancer, now the second leading cause of cancer death in men in Western Europe and the US, involves three diagnostic tests which may indicate prostatic biopsy, namely: the digital rectal examination (DRE), the transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS) and the serum PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) level. According to Prof. (SpiritIndia)
BMH, Kwok planning prostate cancer screening clinic Sep 3, 2007
The most common method is a digital rectal exam, a blood test called PSA, or prostate specific antigen is used. PSA is a protein which may be present in the blood of patients with prostate cancer. (DeRidder Beauregard Daily News, LA)
Mayo takes cancer message to heart Sep 3, 2007
During the Sept. 18 event, men will be screened for prostate cancer with a blood test and digital rectal exam and for colorectal cancer. The screening is free. (New Haven Register, CT)
Which Medical Tests Do You Need? Sep 2, 2007
The American Cancer Society recommends that all men over 50 have a digital rectal exam and a PSA blood test every single year. Men at higher risk for prostate cancer, such as African-American men and men with a family history, should begin screening sooner. (CBS News)
Men's Health Aug 31, 2007
Herlong said that despite its negative connotation, the digital rectal exam was the most popular service there. "We get more requests for that exam than any others," she said. (Orlando Sentinel)
Study: Annual Prostate Exams May Not Be Necessary Aug 30, 2007
The believes that health care professionals should offer the prostate-specific antigen blood test and digital rectal exam yearly to male patients beginning at age 50. Although it suggests African Americans be offered the test yearly at age 45, and men at high risk should begin testing at age 40. (Fox News)
Study adds to debate over prostate cancer testing Aug 29, 2007
The American Cancer Society recommends doctors offer the PSA test or another screening method called DRE, or digital rectal exam, annually to men beginning at age 50. The idea behind the screening is that the tests can detect tumors early on when they are easiest to treat. (Scientific American)
LRH hosts prostate cancer screening Aug 26, 2007
Urologists Gene Dixon, M.D., and Robert Pelegrin, MD, will offer free digital rectal prostate exams in private screening areas. Because the prostate gland lies just in front of the rectum, the doctor can feel if there are any bumps or hard places in the prostate which might be cancerous. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Vital checks for every man Jul 26, 2007
AIDS WISE Here's what you should know about Aids, including the latest news and some inspiration from David's Diary. NOURISHMENT Healthy eating habits lead to a healthy body. (iAfrica.com)
The vagus nerve: a true information highway Jul 15, 2007
In 2006, Francis Fesmire of the University of Tennessee College of Medicine received the dubious honor called the Ig Nobel Prize for his medical paper: "Termination of intractable hiccups with digital rectal massage.". In a more dignified approach to the problem, a medical device called the vagus nerve stimulator has been used to control intractable hiccups. (North County Times)
Simple Interventions May Increase Prostate Cancer Screening Jul 12, 2007
The interviewer also determined whether a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test was ordered that day, or whether a Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) was done. While 48% of all patients reported discussing prostate cancer, 58% of the Cue group and 50% of the PtEd group reported discussions, against only 37% of the control group. (Science Daily)
FEATURE-Powwow's drumbeat draws American Indians to doctor Jul 11, 2007
Out of 80 who arrive throughout the day, 30 get blood tests, eight go in for a digital rectal exam, and three opt for pelvic or breast exams. Urie Ridgeway of Toms River, New Jersey, has driven four hours with his wife and three kids to set up speakers for the powwow. (AlertNet)
Rural lifestyle increase cancer risk Jun 29, 2007
The main screening tests for this cancer are a digital rectal examination by a GP and the Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test. PSA testing increased by 42% between 2001-2002 and 2005-06, from 492,147 to 698,828 tests, and as a result, the number of cases of prostate cancer diagnosed has increased from 12,000 in 2002 to an estimated 18,700 in 2006. (ScienceAlert)
Advise men on pros and cons: expert Jun 20, 2007
"If screening is requested by an asymptomatic man, the clinician should inform him of his risk of prostate cancer, incorporating findings for all known risk factors for the disease - family history, age, ethnicity, digital rectal examination findings, PSA level and the results of any previous prostate biopsies," Dr. Thompson said. Writing in today's edition of the Canadian Medical Association Journal, he said that information is best summarized and evaluated using the prostate cancer risk... (Globe and Mail)
Prostate Cancer: Giving Dad the Gift of Health Jun 14, 2007
The ACS recommends doctors offer a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test and digital rectal exam to men over 50 who do not have any major medical problem. While doctors are advised to offer these tests, there are no recommendations to routinely test. (Fox News)
Spike in PSA Blood Level Points to Prostate Cancer's Aggressiveness May 31, 2007
The organization currently recommends that men at high risk for prostate cancer, which includes blacks and men with a family or personal history of the disease, should begin undergoing yearly digital rectal exams and PSA blood tests between the ages of 40 and 45. Otherwise, men with average risk should begin screening at age 50, the society suggests. (MEDLINEplus)
Botox Could Treat Enlarged Prostate May 24, 2007
Physicians diagnose BPH by means of digital rectal exams, blood tests, X-rays, sonograms, or cystoscopy -- the insertion of a lighted tube into the bladder. Once identified, patients with mild BPH may choose to forego treatment. (Health-Finder)
Tomatoes cant prevent prostate cancer? May 22, 2007
For one thing, the subjects enrolled in the study were initially screened through a prostate-specific antigen or PSA test and digital rectal exam, and were then followed through routine exams and screenings until first occurrence of prostate cancer, death or the end of the trial in 2001. He asked, is it possible that those who were at high risk for prostate cancer indicated by a high PSA count might take beta-carotene and or lycopene supplements in an effort to reduce their risk of the disease. (Food Consumer)
The Prostate Examination May 20, 2007
Rectal examination procedure for men. Middle-aged or older men who are experiencing problems with urinating are most likely showing the signs of an enlarged prostate gland. (Suite101.com)
Prostate Specific Antigen May 18, 2007
Evaluation of an enlarged prostate gland (prostatomegaly) if your physician has found an enlarged prostate gland on digital rectal examination, he/she may recommend a PSA test, among others, to further evaluate the likely cause. Prostate cancer diagnosis when prostate cancer is suspected, your physician may order the PSA test as part of your workup. (Suite101.com)
No magic tomato? Study breaks link between lycopene and prostate cancer prevention May 17, 2007
The men were initially screened through a PSA test and digital rectal exam, and were then followed through routine exams and screenings until first occurrence of prostate cancer, death or the end of the trial in 2001. At the beginning of the trial, the men gave a blood sample and completed a questionnaire related to their health, diet and lifestyle. (EurekAlert!)
