A study by the Comprehensive Cancer Center Vienna of MedUni Vienna and Vienna General Hospital has taken a closer look at the effectiveness of common examination methods for the early detection of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If prostate cancer is discovered early, the chances of recovery are often good. Axel Heimken/dpa Almost half of men falsely ...

I am a 77-year-old male and have not had a rectal exam for three years. My newest physician says it is not necessary, in light of my PSA exams over the past six years. (The result of the last one in ...

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 ...

The left lateral decubitus position with the patient's knees pulled up is usually the most comfortable and modesty-preserving positioning for an elderly person. Sometimes previous spinal injury limits ...

Proctoscopy is a medical procedure where a doctor examines the rectum and anal cavity with a proctoscope. This device can help a doctor detect and diagnose conditions that may affect the rectum.

Colon cancer symptoms in women are similar to those in men, but they can be confused with gynecological issues, like cramping and bloating.

Make sure your hands are warm. Typically, you would use indirect percussion on the abdominal examination. This involves placing your nondominant hand on the skin and tapping the middle finger of this ...