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Results 1 - 4 of 4 for rectal cancer
  1. Images ... A barium enema in a patient with cancer of the rectum.
  2. ... have been linked with an increased risk of colorectal cancer.
  3. ... and/or a digital rectal exam. The digital rectal exam checks the rear surface of the prostate gland for any abnormalities. A lump or hardness found during the exam might be a sign of prostate cancer.
  4. ... cancer in men in the United States. Prostate cancer forms in the prostate gland, and can sometimes be felt on digital rectal examination. This is one of the purposes of ...