Prostate cancer symptoms

Despite the fact that there are roughly 221,000 new cases of In these asymptomatic men, prostate cancer is often detected during routine screening with tests such as a digital rectal exam, urinalysis, and possibly a Other men with prostate cancer Some of these prostate cancer symptoms are more common than others and tend to occur in more localized prostate cancer (cancer limited to the prostate gland or adjacent tissues) while others are more likely to occur in men whose prostate cancer has spread or metastasized to other parts of the body. If you experience any of Common Prostate Cancer Symptoms • Urinary frequency: Men with prostate cancer may feel the need to urinate more often, particularly at night. • Urinary retention: Prostate cancer may cause the sensation of not being able to empty your bladder completely. • Weak urinary stream: Some men with prostate cancer may feel that their urinary stream is diminished or that they dribble urine. • Difficulty initiating urination: It may be difficult to begin urinating in some men suffering from prostate cancer. • Painful urination: Urinating may cause pain or discomfort (dysuria) in some cases of prostate cancer. • Blood in the urine: Prostate cancer can result in blood in the urine (hematuria) in some men. • Painful ejaculation: Some men suffering from prostate cancer experience pain with ejaculation. Other Prostate Cancer Symptoms Some prostate cancer symptoms are less common and in some men may be associated with more adva...

ON THIS PAGE: You will find out more about changes and other things that can signal a problem that may need medical care. Use the menu to see other pages. Symptoms are changes that you can feel in your body. Signs are changes in something measured, like by taking your blood pressure or doing a lab test. Together, symptoms and signs can help describe a medical problem. While most prostate cancer does not cause any symptoms, the symptoms and signs of prostate cancer may include: • Frequent urination • Weak or interrupted urine flow or the need to strain to empty the bladder • The urge to urinate frequently at night • Blood in the urine • New onset of erectile dysfunction • Pain or burning during urination, which is much less common • Discomfort or pain when sitting, caused by an enlarged prostate Other noncancerous conditions of the prostate, such as benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) or an enlarged prostate, can cause similar symptoms. Or, the cause of a symptom or sign may be another medical condition that is also not related to cancer. Urinary symptoms also can be caused by an infection of the bladder or other conditions. If cancer has spread outside of the prostate gland, symptoms and signs may include: • Pain in the back, hips, thighs, shoulders, or other bones • Swelling or fluid buildup in the legs or feet • Unexplained weight loss • Fatigue • Change in bowel habits If you are concerned about any changes you experience, please talk with your doctor. Your doctor will a...

Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Each year, close to 200,000 Americans receives a diagnosis of If diagnosed early, though, the survival rate for prostate cancer is high. So what should you be on the lookout for? Urologist 8 changes you shouldn’t ignore Early-stage prostate cancer rarely causes symptoms — but as the disease progresses, you may experience certain warning signs. Knowing the signs of prostate cancer will help you keep an eye out for any concerning changes to your health. “Keep in mind, though, these symptoms don’t indicate trouble with your prostate,” Dr. Weight says. “In fact, almost all of them come standard with aging. But if you experience several symptoms or have other concerns, it may be a good idea to visit a urologist.” 1. Slow or weak urine flow Most people with a prostate have trouble urinating as they age, and it’s not usually due to prostate cancer. Still, if you experience a slow or weak urine flow, or if your urine flow starts and stops beyond your ability to control it, it’s a good idea to get your prostate checked. 2. Frequent need to urinate A tumor on the prostate can put pressure on your bladder and urethra, so take note if you start to feel a frequent and sometimes urgent need to urinate, especially at night. 3. Painful or burning urination This condition, known as 4. Blood in the urine Another possible wa...

Early Signs of Prostate Cancer There are no warning signs of early prostate cancer . You can’t feel the growing tumor pushing against anything else, so there’s no pain . You can have the disease for years and not know it. That’s why regular prostate cancer screenings are so important. If you’re a Black man, early screening for prostate cancer is particularly important as you’re 2.5 times more likely to die from prostate cancer than your non-Hispanic white peers. In a large study by JAMA Oncology , results pointed to factors such as access to quality health care as to why this may be the case. If you’re nonbinary or gender expansive, you should still be aware of potential risks of prostate cancer, particularly for transgender women. Significant studies are lacking, but it is still possible to be diagnosed with prostate cancer. So screening, especially if you have symptoms or a family history of cancer, could be a helpful decision. Symptoms of Prostate Cancer Once a tumor causes your prostate gland to swell, or once cancer spreads beyond your prostate, you may have symptoms including: • The need to pee often, especially at night • Trouble starting or stopping a stream of urine • A weak stream or one that starts and stops • Leaking pee when you laugh or cough • Not being able to pee standing up • Pain or burning when you pee • Pain or burning when you ejaculate • Less fluid when you ejaculate • Blood in your urine or semen • Pressure or pain in your rectum • Pain or stiffness...

Prostate gland The prostate gland is located just below the bladder in men and surrounds the top portion of the tube that drains urine from the bladder (urethra). The prostate's primary function is to produce the fluid that nourishes and transports sperm (seminal fluid). The PSA test is a blood test used primarily to screen for prostate cancer. The test measures the amount of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in your blood. PSA is a protein produced by both cancerous and noncancerous tissue in the prostate, a small gland that sits below the bladder in males. PSA is mostly found in semen, which also is produced in the prostate. Small amounts of PSA ordinarily circulate in the blood. The PSA test can detect high levels of PSA that may indicate the presence of prostate cancer. However, many other conditions, such as an enlarged or inflamed prostate, also can increase PSA levels. Therefore, determining what a high PSA score means can be complicated. There is a lot of conflicting advice about PSA testing. To decide whether to have a PSA test, discuss the issue with your doctor, considering your risk factors and weighing your personal preferences. Why it's done Prostate cancer is common, and it is a frequent cause of cancer death. Early detection may be an important tool in getting appropriate and timely treatment. Prostate cancer can cause elevated levels of PSA. However, many noncancerous conditions also can increase the PSA level. The PSA test can detect high levels of PSA in t...

Prostate cancer usually doesn’t cause symptoms until it’s grown large enough to press against your urethra. When this happens, you may have symptoms such as trouble urinating or not feeling like you’ve completely emptied your bladder. Your prostate is a walnut-sized organ located below your bladder and in front of your rectum. The When you develop prostate cancer, your If the cancer spreads beyond your prostate, you can develop general problems such as unintentional weight loss or bone pain. Keep reading to learn more about the signs and symptoms of prostate cancer. In this article, we talk about the symptoms of prostate cancer in people assigned male at birth. It’s important to note that not everyone assigned male at birth identifies with the label “male.” However, at times we use “male” or “men” to reflect the language in a study or statistic or to make sure people can find this article with the terms they search. Prostate cancer usually doesn’t cause any symptoms until the cancer is big enough to put pressure on your urethra. Most of the symptoms of prostate cancer are more likely to be caused by something other than cancer. According to the • • • • straining or taking a long time while peeing • • feeling like your bladder isn’t fully empty ( • Other symptoms can include: • pain or burning while urinating • pain when sitting from an enlarged prostate Indications that your cancer may have spread to other parts of your body include: • • • • • • change in bowel habits • sw...

What is the Prostate? The prostate and seminal vesicles are part of the male reproductive system. The prostate is about the size of a walnut. The seminal vesicles are two smaller pairs of glands attached to the back of the prostate. The prostate sits below the bladder, in front of the rectum. It surrounds the urethra, a small tube that carries urine from the bladder out through the penis. The main job of the prostate and seminal vesicles is to make fluid for semen. During ejaculation, sperm moves to the urethra. At the same time, fluid from the prostate and the seminal vesicles also moves into the urethra. This mixture— semen—goes through the urethra and out of the penis as ejaculates. Diagram of the Male Reproductive System Enlarge What is Prostate Cancer? Cancer is the result of abnormal cell growth, which takes over the body’s normal cell function, making it harder for the body to work the way it should. Prostate cancer develops when abnormal cells form and grow in the prostate gland. Not all abnormal growths, also called tumors, are cancerous (malignant). Some tumors are not cancerous (benign). • Benign growths, such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), are not life threatening. They do not spread to nearby tissue or other parts of the body. These growths can be removed and may grow back slowly (but often do not grow back). • Cancerous growths, such as prostate cancer, can spread (metastasize) to nearby organs and tissues such as the bladder or rectum, or to other pa...