A prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is a blood test that measures a protein released in the blood by prostate cells. Both normal and cancerous prostate cells release the protein. Most of the time, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." IF YOU’VE NEVER had a prostate cancer screening, you may worry that it will be embarrassing and ...

The UK's National Screening Committee has recommended that only a very small group of men at high risk of prostate cancer should be screened for the disease. There is currently no screening programme ...

Certainly the prospect of a prostate exam is no man’s idea of a good time. Even so, it should be considered a must. According to an American Cancer Society report released in September, prostate ...

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 ...

AWARENESS MONTH, AND DIGNITY HEALTH IS OFFERING FREE SCREENINGS, HELPING MEN IN OUR AREA STAY ON TOP OF THEIR HEALTH. AND JOINING US THIS MORNING IS DOCTOR SHAHZAD SIDDIQUI WITH WHY IT IS SO IMPORTANT ...

The UK National Screening Committee has opened a 12-week public consultation on whether and how prostate cancer screening ...

Every year, prostate cancer silently threatens hundreds of thousands of men, stealing lives and impacting families. It’s a stark reality: 1 in 8 men will face this diagnosis in their lifetime, and ...

The UK National Screening Committee (NSC) has advised against universal prostate cancer screening, saying routine testing is “likely to cause more harm than good.” However, it proposed targeted ...