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Because of the proximity of the prostate gland in relation to the bladder and urethra, prostate cancer may be accompanied by a variety of urinary symptoms. Depending on the size and location, a tumor may press on and constrict the urethra, inhibiting the flow of urine. Some prostate cancer signs related to urination include:

-Burning or pain during urination
-Difficulty urinating, or trouble starting and stopping while urinating
-More frequent urges to urinate at night
-Loss of bladder control
-Decreased flow or velocity of urine stream
-Blood in urine (hematuria)

Other prostate cancer signs & symptoms

Prostate cancer may spread (metastasize) to nearby tissues or bones. If the cancer spreads to the spine, it may press on the spinal nerves. Other prostate cancer symptoms include:

-Blood in semen
-Difficulty getting an erection (erectile dysfunction)
-Painful ejaculation
-Swelling in legs or pelvic area
-Numbness or pain in the hips, legs or feet
-Bone pain that doesn’t go away, or leads to fractures

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Sadly, many men don’t find out they have prostate cancer until the cancer has spread, making it more difficult to treat. This is because in the early stages, prostate cancer often doesn’t have many symptoms. That’s a problem because prostate cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in American men, after skin cancer.

1. Difficulty urinating.
2. Pain while urination
3. Blood in the urine
4.Frequent pain in the lower back, hips, or upper thigh
5.You’re over 50 and have risk factors.

Since early prostate cancer most often has no symptoms at all, men who are at risk need to talk to their doctors and have regular PSA tests and rectal exams