Prostate Cancer Prevention: Dr. Samadi gives Matt Lauer, Al Roker prostate exams
In support of Movember, which raises awareness of men’s health issues including prostate cancer, New York prostate surgeon David B. Samadi, MD appears on the TODAY Show to conduct prostate exams on the show’s anchors. Performing a DRE (digital rectal exam) on Matt Lauer and Al Roker in just 34 seconds each, Dr. Samadi shows how easy this important test can be. An important issue relating to prostate health highlighted in the segment is the PSA level, which should be monitored by a urologist.