Prostate Cancer

Symptoms

In most cases, early stage prostate cancer does not produce symptoms. Symptoms that do occur may be similar to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate common in older men. A physician can determine whether symptoms are caused by BPH or prostate cancer.

Signs and symptoms of either condition may include:

• A sudden need to urinate
• Persistent, dull pain in the lower pelvic area
• Difficulty starting to urinate
• Pain during urination
• Weak urine flow and dribbling
• Starting and stopping of urine flow
• A sensation that the bladder was not emptied during urination
• Frequent urination at night
• Blood in the urine
• Painful ejaculation
• General pain in the lower back, hips or upper thighs
• Loss of appetite and weight