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ArchivesDigital Rectal Exam Poor Predictor of Rectal Cancer
When physicians exam the rectum with a gloved finger, they are unlikely to find a real tumor and more likely to refer patients unnecessarily for further tests. Digital rectal exams are a poor way to accurately identify rectal cancer according to a recently published study from the United Kingdom. Continue reading…
Posted by Kate Murphy on September 29th, 2008
Posted in: Research & Treatment News | 3 Comments »
Tags: DRE, rectal cancer, screening








