Prostate Cancer Warning Signs

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By Linda Hinkle
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Prostate cancer usually doesn't produce noticeable symptoms until it has spread beyond the region of the prostate. As a result, many cases of prostate cancer aren't diagnosed until the cancer is well advanced. When symptoms do occur, they depend on what stage the cancer is in and how far it has spread.

Early Signs

Early signs of prostate cancer may include difficulty urinating, decreased force in the stream and trouble starting and stopping the stream.

More Progressed Symptoms

If the cancer is in or around the area of the prostate, symptoms include blood in the urine and semen, painful ejaculation, difficulty having an erection and pain or burning during urination. Signs that the cancer has spread to lymph nodes in the pelvic region include discomfort in the pelvic area and swelling in the legs.

Advanced Symptoms

Symptoms that indicate the cancer has spread to the bones include bone pain that doesn't subside, bone fractures and compression of the spine.

Facts

Urinary problems typically associated with early stages of prostate cancer are much more likely to be signs of a benign condition such as an enlarged prostate or a prostate infection.

Considerations

The early signs of prostate cancer are also common symptoms of other conditions and diseases. Men with these symptoms should undergo screening to determine the cause of the symptoms.