Prostate Cancer Symptoms

Often, early stages of prostate cancer do not cause symptoms. But, in some cases, men with prostate cancer may experience any of these problems:

• A need to urinate frequently, especially at night
• Difficulty starting urination or holding back urine
• Weak or interrupted flow of urine
• Painful or burning urination
• Difficulty in having an erection
• Painful ejaculation
• Blood in urine or semen
• Frequent pain or stiffness in the lower back, hips, or upper thighs

A man should speak with his doctor immediately if he is experiencing any of the above symptoms or if he is over 50 and has not had a recent prostate cancer screening. Men with a family history of prostate cancer, or who are African-American, should consider screening at an earlier age.