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Symptoms of Prostate Cancer

There are no obvious signs or symptoms of prostate cancer in its beginning stages. Many early stage prostate cancers are detected only through a digital rectal exam and PSA testing .

When the tumor becomes larger, symptoms may appear. They may include:

Frequent urination, including the need to get up often during the night to urinate
Hesitancy in starting the flow of urine or inability to urinate (urinary retention)
Loss of force of the stream of urine
Pain or discomfort while urinating
Impotence
Pain with ejaculation
Blood in the urine or semen
Back pain or bone pain that is new and unexplained by recent injury or increased activity
Incontinence of bowel or bladder contents

These symptoms can also be caused by other, less serious conditions and do not necessarily mean that you have prostate cancer. It is important, however, to see your doctor if you are having any of these symptoms.

References

Detailed guide: prostate cancer. American Cancer Society website. Available at: http://www.cancer.org/ . Accessed October 9, 2008.

Prostate cancer. National Cancer Institute website. Available at: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/prostate . Accessed October 9, 2008.

Revision Information

Reviewer: Igor Puzanov, MD
Review Date: 09/2012 -
Update Date: 00/92/2012 -

This content is reviewed regularly and is updated when new and relevant evidence is made available. This information is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with questions regarding a medical condition.