are there any physical symtoms of prostate cancer ?

Answer 1

A lot of what people have already written is actually quite scary stuff to read. They are however right in saying that these are the symptoms of prostate cancer. What I would say to you is that if you are suffering from prostate problems (as par the symptoms already mentioned), you should not automatically think cancer.

The symptoms listed are those of an enlarged prostate. In most cases the enlargement is known as BPH (Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy), in which the Benign bit tells you that the growth will not spread and is not cancer. Prostate enlargement does happen to a majority of men. In any case, if you are having trouble uriniating or are getting up a lot at night to urinate, go to your Doctor and get it checked. Don't assume the worst but be aware that it could be cancer (and isn't in most cases).

Good luck!

Answer 2

Frequent nighttime urination, difficulty starting your stream. THese are all symptoms of prostate problems and indicate an enlarged prostate. That does not mean that it is for sure cancer and many times the enlarged prostate is benign but these would be some symptoms. The best marker is a PSA blood test.

Answer 3

Early on, it is not unusual for a man to notice no symptoms of prostate cancer. As the disorder progresses, some of the more common symptoms are:

* Sensation of burning or pain when urinating
* Difficulty achieving or maintaining erection
* Need to urinate more often than normal
* Difficulty starting urination
* Lower back pain
* Weak stream of urine
* Blood in semen or urine
* Pain during ejaculation

Visit your doctor if you are experiencing these symptoms as they may be an indicator of prostate cancer or other disorders.

Answer 4

Prostate cancer is usually adenocarcinoma. Symptoms are rare until urethral obstruction occurs. Diagnosis is suggested by digital rectal examination or prostate-specific antigen measurement and confirmed by biopsy. Prognosis for most patients with prostate cancer, especially when it is localized or regional, is very good; more men die with prostate cancer than of it. Treatment is with prostatectomy, radiation therapy, or, for some elderly patients, watchful waiting.(Merck)
With the advent of Prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing, most prostate cancers are now found before they cause symptoms. Additionally, while most of the symptoms listed below can be associated with prostate cancer, they are more likely to be associated with non-cancerous conditions.
* Urinary hesitancy (delayed or slowed start of urinary stream)
* Urinary dribbling, especially immediately after urinating
* Urinary retention
* Pain with urination
* Pain with ejaculation
* Lower back pain
* Pain with bowel movement
Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease:
* Excessive urination at night
* Incontinence
* Bone pain or tenderness
* Hematuria (blood in the urine)
* Abdominal pain
* Anemia
* Unintentional weight loss
* Lethargy
(MedlinePlus)
Please see the web pages for more details on Prostate cancer and Prostate specific antigen.

Answer 5

yes having to get up in the night for a wee