Prostate Cancer Signs and Symptoms - Know What to Look Out For

Posted on August 13, 2008

Over the last twenty years survival rates for people with prostate cancer have been steadily climbing, largely due to better detection techniques and treatment. The chances of prostate cancer being treated successfully are also greatly increased if the cancer is diagnosed early, so it is important to know which symptoms to look out for. If it is left and spreads to the bone, then it often cannot be cured and at this stage treatment focuses on prolonging life and increasing life quality.

The following prostate cancer signs and symptoms can show that someone has the disease, but can also be caused by many other things. Having these symptoms does not mean someone has the disease. However it is always advisable to go to a GP or doctor if these symptoms occur to be on the safe side. Also, prostate cancer does not usually cause the following symptoms until it has grown large enough to put pressure on the urethra, so very early prostate cancer has few symptoms.

Prostate cancer signs and symptoms:

  • Painful urination
  • More frequent urination than usual (often during the night)
  • Weak and irregular urine flow
  • A feeling that after urination the bladder is not completely empty
  • Blood in urine in some unusual cases

Prostate cancer can also cause:

  • Reduced sexual desire in some cases
  • Painful ejaculation

Again, these symptoms do not mean someone has prostate cancer, but they are an indicator as to whether there is a possibility. A GP or doctor will be able to advise whether a scan is required.

Are you worried you have prostate cancer? Do you have prostate cancer and want to learn more about it? To find out more about prostate cancer, please visit Prostate Cancer Info.

http://www.ProstateCancerFAQ.org

Article Author :James_Kernal

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