“These findings underscore the importance of detecting cancer early before it spreads,” Gogs writes. The American Cancer Society warns of a concerning uptick in prostate […]
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“The DRE gives a whole new meaning to the term, ‘the doctor is in.’” Gogs shares what a digital rectal exam was like, and what […]
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. A time to raise awareness and to focus attention on those impacted by the disease. During this time, my […]
My PSA was on the rise My doctor explained that PSA stands for prostate-specific antigen, a protein produced by the prostate. It’s a simple blood […]
The DRE missed my tumour The digital rectal examination, or DRE for short, is a procedure that checks the prostate for anomalies. The doctor will […]