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Original Articles

Cancer of the prostate

Do yearly digital rectal examinations save lives?

Pages 115-119 | Published online: 17 May 2016
 

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Because there is no cure for metastatic adenocarcinoma of the prostate, diagnosis before the tumor spreads is imperative. In this article, Dr Mueller discusses the prognosis of the various tumor stages and strongly advises yearly digital rectal examinations to ensure early detection.

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