What Are The Symptoms Of Prostate Cancer?
Edited by Guy Slowik MD FRCS. Last updated on July 1st 2011
In its early stages, prostate cancer often does not cause symptoms. When symptoms do occur, they can include:
- A need to urinate frequently, especially at night
- Difficulty in starting urination or inability to urinate
- Weak or interrupted flow of urine
- Painful or burning urination
- Difficulty in having an erection
- Pain during ejaculation
- Blood in the urine or
semen - Pain or stiffness in the lower back, hips, or thighs.
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Need To Know: These symptoms also may be caused by less serious health problems, such as an infection or an enlarged prostate. A man who experiences these symptoms should see a doctor, who can perform blood tests and other exams to help determine the cause. |
