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)
Jury Nixes Suit Over Unwanted Rectal Exam Apr 22, 2008
Don't touch me there: NY jury rejects rectal exam lawsuit. Article:Don't touch me there: NY jury rejects rectal exam lawsu:/n/a/2008/04/21/national/a175540D27 ... DTL Article:Don't touch me there: NY jury rejects rectal exam lawsu:/n/a/2008/04/21/national/a175540D27. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Jury Rejects Rectal Exam Lawsuit Apr 22, 2008
com - N.Y. Jury Rejects Lawsuit Over Rectal Exam Man Didnant ... N.Y. Jury Rejects Lawsuit Over Rectal Exam Man Didnant ... Persaud hit a doctor while flailing around, so the staffers gave him a powerful sedative and performed the rectal exam, he said. (Newsmax)
Doctor, Did You Wash Your Hands? Apr 4, 2008
I had a lot of pain in my lower left side from an attack of diverticulitis but that pain was nothing compared to the deliberately sadistic rectal exam he performed. I m sure it was punishment for having the audacity to request that he don fresh gloves. (New York Times)
Veterinarian: Job is hard, but rewarding Mar 21, 2008
Next is a rectal exam, during which Gonzalez explained one of the differences between human medicine and animal medicine: When you go to the doctor, you behave yourself ... The rectal exam also offered no clues. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
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)
Training Daze Mar 15, 2008
To be paid at the appropriate level, physicians must exhaustively document all sorts of irrelevant diagnostic datasuch as a rectal exam in toddlers seen for a comprehensive asthma evaluationrather than the rationale for the treatment they prescribe. On a separate but related front, medical education today fixates on acquiring knowledge that is largely unrelated to patient care. (Slate)
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!)
New Blood Marker May Predict Prostate Cancer Spread Feb 29, 2008
"For prostate cancer, we have hit the limit of our ability to classify risk in these patients before initial surgery. We currently use prostate specific antigen, Gleason grade and a rectal exam, but the predictive value of those three tests is inadequate for predicting what cancers will spread. Conventional imaging modalities used for clinical staging in prostate cancer are inadequate to detect small but clinically significant lymph node metastases." said study author Shahrokh F. Shariat, MD,... (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)
11 Things to Know About Prostate Cancer Feb 10, 2008
However, since PSA tests were not used to initially detect the cancer, it isn't known if this finding applies to men whose cancer are detected through PSA screening (today, the vast majority of cancers are detected this way, and it's likely that cancers found via PSA screening have different natural progressions from those detected via rectal exam). Another smaller study showed no difference in survival between surgery and watchful waiting. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
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)
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)
But I Don't Want a Rectal Exam! Jan 22, 2008
But I Don't Want a Rectal Exam ... Can doctors force patients to have rectal exams against their will. (Slate)
Construction worker sues over 'forced rectal exam' Jan 20, 2008
Construction worker sues over 'forced rectal exam ... Construction worker sues over 'forced rectal exam ... A New York construction worker is suing a hospital for forcibly performing a rectal exam on him after he was admitted for a cut face. (Ninemsn)
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)
Hospital Forced Rectal Exam, Man Claims Jan 18, 2008
A construction worker claimed in a lawsuit claiming that when he went to a hospital after being hit on the forehead by a falling wooden beam, emergency room staffers forcibly gave him a rectal examination ... Then, Marrone said, emergency room staffers insisted on examining his rectum and held him down while he begged, "Please don't do that." He said Persaud hit a doctor while flailing around and staffers gave him an injection, which knocked him out, and performed the rectal exam. (WTKR.com, VA)
Man sues after unwanted rectal exam Jan 17, 2008
Man sues hospital after unwanted rectal exam ... NEW YORK - A construction worker claimed in a lawsuit claiming that when he went to a hospital after being hit on the forehead by a falling wooden beam, emergency room staffers forcibly gave him a rectal examination ... Then, Marrone said, emergency room staffers insisted on examining his rectum and held him down while he begged, "Please don't do that." He said Persaud hit a doctor while flailing around and staffers gave him an injection, which... (MSNBC -- Crime)
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)
The A-list of idiots Dec 24, 2007
Fans who submitted to a rectal exam as a part of a prostate cancer screening received vouchers for tickets to Brewers games. BROWNED OFF: A California football coach, upset by the contentiousness of a match, went onto the pitch after the game and pulled down his pants, mooning the opposing team. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Prostate problem: is it serious or benign? Nov 30, 2007
Your physician should perform a rectal exam, looking at the urethra, prostate and the bladder. How can you tell if you have prostate cancer vs. other complications. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Cancer screening can save your life Sep 28, 2007
n For prostate cancer: For blacks or men with a close family member being diagnosed with prostate cancer before the age of 65, you should get a PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test done every year, as well as a rectal exam to check the prostate gland starting at age 45. For all other men, your doctor should offer you at age 50 a blood test to check your PSA and a rectal exam to check the gland itself. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
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)
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 ... A rectal examination should be an integral part of an annual physical, but Mr. Blanchard said too many men have a "locker-room type reaction" to the test ... Percentage who were tested... (Globe and Mail)
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)
Men are offered free prostate screenings Sep 5, 2007
The screening consists of two parts a prostate specific antigen blood test and rectal exam, Mozingo said ... Some don't come for the rectal examination part because it's uncomfortable, she said ... Last year, about 210 men participated in the blood draw and about 190 received the rectal exam, she said. (Lumberton The Robesonian, NC)
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 ... Dr. Joseph Cardinale, medical director of the Father J. McGivney Center for Cancer Care and its radiation oncology department, said men focus too much on the rectal exam and get themselves nervous, not stopping to think of the consequences of not having the exam. (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)
Ovarian cancer needs earlier diagnosis, survivors say Jul 31, 2007
But a tiny ovarian tumor can't be felt by a physician during a pelvic or rectal exam. And while a blood test has made early diagnosis of prostate cancer the norm, no equivalent exists for nascent ovarian cancer. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
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)
Wooten: Iraq. Dems. That's the policy Jul 12, 2007
North Korea, Iran and any others that proudly announce their intentions to develop WMD to threaten the world can expect to have the same severe rectal exam. By Lily Toad. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
FEATURE-Powwow's drumbeat draws American Indians to doctor Jul 11, 2007
Hospitals are increasingly turning to cultural events such as powwows or church gatherings to reach underserved communities, promoting often-invasive screening procedures such as pap smears and rectal exams for conditions that disproportionately affect these groups ... 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. (AlertNet)
Listing the symptoms of ovarian cancer Jun 20, 2007
The hope is that a combination of a pelvic and rectal exam, a blood marker test and transvaginal ultrasound - none of which is determinative in itself - might yield useful information. In the end, many women may opt for surgery to remove the ovary, just to be sure. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
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 ... It is also possible to have prostate cancer with levels under 4 ng/mL, which is why many doctors will recommend the rectal exam as well. (Fox News)
Ovarian Cancer Symptoms Identified Jun 14, 2007
"You would have a rectal exam and ultrasound to decide whether you need further exploratory surgery," he said. Johnson said women should consider news of the symptoms a heads-up. (ABC News)
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)
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!)
Legislative efforts for prostate cancer screening May 1, 2007
Prostate cancer screening is achieved by a combination of a digital rectal examination and a PSA blood test ... Additionally, men are about half as likely to seek a PSA blood test and a digital rectal exam without insurance coverage. (Citrus County Chronicle)
New test may improve prostate cancer detection Apr 27, 2007
At the moment, men are screened for it in two ways -- by rectal exam and by the PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test. If a doctor feels a lump or the PSA is above 2. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
New Prostate Cancer Test May Detect More Tumors Apr 26, 2007
At the moment, men are screened for the disease in two ways -- by a rectal exam and by the PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test. If a lump is detected or if the PSA is above 2. (Washington Post)
Needed: Routine HPV vaccines and Pap smears for gay and bisexual men Apr 25, 2007
At minimum, they should have a rectal exam to detect abnormal growths. Also, men at risk can lower their risk by stopping smoking, because smoking is a risk factor for developing anal cancer. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
NEW: Woman Speaks About Alleged HEB Hospital Rape Apr 5, 2007
Olivere says Easely told his wife that he was performing a rectal exam. She tears up listening to her husband describe what they call sexual assault. (CBS 11, TX)
Biopsy May Underestimate Prostate Cancer In Obese And Overweight Men Mar 30, 2007
Doctors typically conduct a biopsy when cancer is indicated by screening tests, such as a blood test for PSA, or by an irregular finding on a digital rectal exam. To perform a biopsy, a physician inserts a needle into the prostate and removes tissue for analysis. (Science Daily)
This Fiasco winner's for the Dogs Mar 29, 2007
Special thanks goes out to Texas, for the involuntary rectal exam they administered to me. Rick Barnes is a doofus. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
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She said testing includes an initial blood test and subsequent rectal exam. Comments. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Conquering Colon Cancer Mar 15, 2007
A digital rectal exam should be done at the same time as sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, or double-contrast barium enema. People at increased or high risk should talk with a doctor about a different testing schedule. (CBS News -- Evening News)
health and support Feb 20, 2007
Prostate cancer screening tests consist of the prostate specific antigen (PSA) test and a digital rectal exam. Screening is recommended for men over the age of 50, African-American men over the age of 40 and men with a family history of prostate cancer. (The Standard-Times, MA)
Mineral County Health Department holds free prostate screening clinic Feb. 26 Feb 11, 2007
The screening will include a digital rectal exam and PSA (prostate specific antigen) blood test. Annual prostate screening by men over 40 may lead to early identification of prostatic cancer. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Ministers take lead in getting men to doctors Feb 6, 2007
"They don't like needles and they definitely don't want to be violated with a rectal exam. That fear of the unknown keeps them from seeking medical care." ... Fraser stresses the best approach to screening for prostate cancer is a digital rectal exam and the prostate-specific antigen blood test. (The Clarion-Ledger)
In Good Health Prostate cancer meet... Jan 23, 2007
Beginning at age 50, men who have at least a 10-year life expectancy should have the prostate-specific antigent blood test and a digital rectal exam yearly. Men at high risk, such as black men and men with a first-degree relative (father, brother or son) diagnosed with prostate cancer at an early age (younger than age 65), should begin testing at age 45. (Frederick News-Post)
Cancer detectors more sophisticated Jan 14, 2007
Men over the age of 45 should have a digital rectal exam, in which the prostate is palpated by the doctor through the rectum. After that, men should have an annual PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood test. (North County Times)
