What Is a Prostate Exam? A prostate exam is a test that checks for early signs of prostate cancer. It doesn't reveal cancer, but if the test shows an abnormal result, your doctor will likely need to ...

Your prostate is a walnut-sized gland located near your bladder. The prostate helps in the production of seminal fluid. A prostate exam can help your doctor diagnose an enlarged or inflamed prostate.

The prostate gland, though small, plays a crucial role in men’s health. Located below the bladder, this walnut-sized organ often goes unnoticed until problems arise. Medical experts emphasize that ...

An Italian oncologic psychologist warns these patients: “A prostatectomy doesn’t cure anxiety.” Emotional distress can be so ...

A digital rectal examination (DRE) is one of the simplest methods for assessing the state of the prostate gland. This may be performed as part of a routine check of the prostate gland or in the case ...

Common knowledge used to hold that men over the age of 50 needed to get an annual digital prostate exam. Catching cancer early is important, but do men really need to get the uncomfortable procedure ...

Every September, countries across the world observe Prostate Cancer Awareness Month to highlight the importance of prostate health and early detection. It was first declared by the American Foundation ...

Dr. David A. Taub sat down with CURE for an interview in honor of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, observed annually each September. Dr. David A. Taub, a urologist and director of urologic oncology at ...

Despite its importance, the prostate gland in an adult man is only about the size and shape of a walnut and weighs less than 1 ounce (20 to 30 grams). It is located below the bladder, above the pelvic ...