It's natural to have questions about a prostate exam. Here, a Tufts University chair of urology gently walks you through the experience.

But now the experts agree that it's out of date and no longer necessary. "You don't need a finger up the bum to test for prostate cancer. The first test is a simple blood test.

Don't fear the finger! That is the name of my prostate cancer special and if you're wondering about that title—yes, I'm talking about that 10 to 15 second physical exam, that most men do not like.

Men with long index fingers have a lower risk of prostate cancer, British scientists said on Wednesday, a finding that could be used to help select those who need regular screening for the disease ...

Prostate cancer warning - how to reveal your risk by looking at your FINGERS PROSTATE cancer risk could be lowered by losing weight or by avoiding pesticides, it’s been claimed.

December 2, 2010 / 2:54 PM EST / CBS News (istockphoto) istockphoto (CBS) New research on prostate cancer points to a surprising risk factor for the disease: the length of a man's index finger.

Technology is amazing. Researchers in China have created a robotic finger that could be used for prostate exams. Sure, that’s what the original inventor intended… The “Bio-Inspired Soft Finger” i s a ...

Finger length may be associated with prostate cancer risk, according to a study published in the British Journal of Cancer (2010; online ahead of print).

Men with long index fingers have a lower risk of prostate cancer, British scientists said on Wednesday, a finding that could be used to help select those who need regular screening for the disease.