The Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) and Prostate Cancer (2015–2025)
By Rodney Herbert The digital rectal exam (DRE) involves a doctor inserting a gloved, lubricated finger into the rectum to feel the back surface of the prostate gland. This simple physical exam can detect hard lumps or irregularities on the prostate that might indicate cancer. Historically, the DRE was a cornerstone of prostate cancer [...]