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Signs Symptoms of Prostate Cancer
Do you have any symptoms of prostate cancer?

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One of the problems with cancer of the prostate is that there are often few signs and symptoms associated with early prostate cancer. Studies on early detection and cure rates are inconclusive on whether screening and treatment reduces death rates from this disease. The medical fraternity do however believe that screening is important.

Some of the following signs and symptoms common to prostate cancer are also experienced with many non cancerous diseases such as benign prostatic hyperplasia. If you do have any of them it is important that you seek medical follow-up for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. In general the earlier that you seek treatment the better your prognosis.

Signs and symptoms of prostate cancer

  • You may experience frequent urination (especially at night)

  • You may have difficulty passing urine

  • You may be unable to hold back urine or be unable to urinate

  • You may have a weak or interrupted flow of urine.

  • You may feel like you bladder is still full even when you have just passed urine

  • There may be blood in your urine or in your semen.

  • You may get pain or a burning sensation when you are urinating

  • You may experience pain when you ejaculate

  • You may be having pain in your back, hip or pelvic area.This could be a sign that cancer has spead from the prostate to nearby lymph nodes, tissue or bones.
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