prostate feels malignant on digital rectal examination (DRE), in men - urgent cancer referral guidance
Last edited 04/2019 and last reviewed 10/2021
Rectal examination findings
| Symptom and Specific Features | Possible Cancer | Recommendation |
| Prostate feels malignant on digital rectal examination, in men | Prostrate | Refer men using a suspected cancer pathway referral (for an appointment within 2 weeks) |
| Symptom and Specific Features | Possible Cancer | Recommendation |
| Anal mass or anal ulceration (unexplained) | Anal | Consider a suspected cancer pathway referral (for an appointment within 2 weeks) |
| Symptom and Specific Features | Possible Cancer | Recommendation |
| Rectal mass | Colorectal | Consider a suspected cancer pathway referral (for an appointment within 2 weeks) |
Reference:
NICE urgent cancer referral guidance
NICE urgent cancer referral guidance (guidelines with respect to presenting symptoms and signs)