Prostate Cancer Symptoms
Do You Have Signs of Prostate Cancer?
What are Prostate Cancer Symptoms? To quote Wikipedia, "A symptom is a departure from normal function or feeling which is noticed by a patient, reflecting the presence of an unusual state, or of a disease." In this case Prostate Cancer. The early stages of Prostate Cancer, usually have no signs or symptoms. So if you have symptoms, a possible sign of more advanced cancer, it is important that you be tested. Be aware that these symptoms can also be a signs of non-cancerous conditions such as BPH, Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy, or another condition known as Prostatitis. If you have symptoms, we recommend that you have them checked by a physician.
What are the Symptoms of Prostate Cancer?
Many men with prostate cancer have no symptoms related to their cancer. For those that do have symptoms, they could include any of the following:
- Urinary problems – weak urine stream, difficulty initiating urination, stopping and starting during urination; urinating frequently, especially at night, pain or burning with urination. These symptoms are also often associated with noncancerous enlargement of the prostate, called benign prostatic hypertrophy or BPH.
- Blood – in the urine and semen.
- Pain – in the hips, pelvis, spine or upper legs.
- Pain or discomfort – during ejaculation.
- Difficulty – getting an erection.
LEARN TO FIGHT PROSTATE CANCER.
Top Ten Steps in Your Fight Against Prostate Cancer
Learn the Top Ten Steps, a guide through knowledge about the prostate, prostate cancer, diagnosis and treatment. Watch our video, introducing Edward Weber, MD. and hear his advice to men just diagnosed with prostate cancer. Expert advice for your fight against Prostate Cancer.
Remission versus Recurrence?
Relapse of prostate cancer is way more common than you might think. Many men treated for prostate cancer have their cancer return, which can lead to a lifetime of treatment. Prostate Cancer Free studies treatment outcomes documented in "The STUDY", recently updated for 2021. Take this Study to your doctor, and discuss your chance of cancer recurrence. The Study is available with the new, just released booklet, to help you learn about prostate cancer. Both the Prostate Cancer Free Study and the booklet, “What You Need to Know About Prostate Cancer” are available NOW for you to VIEW, PRINT or DOWNLOAD.
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