It can be easy to mistake a prostate cancer symptom for symptoms of less critical conditions like enlarged prostate (BPH) or prostatitis. In most cases, a doctor is the first one to detect signs of cancer, usually during a routine exam. That’s the reason why you should see your doctor if you’re experiencing any of these symptoms:
- Difficulty in urinating or holding urine
- The urge to urinate frequently, particularly at night
- An intermittent or weak urine flow
- Burning or painful urination
- Blood in urine or semen
- Difficulty in achieving erections or painful ejaculations
- Frequent stiffness or pain in the lower back, upper thighs, or hips
There are also a variety of factors that can influence the risk of developing cancer of the prostate, which affects one in six American men and makes it the most common type of non-skin cancer. These risk factors include:
Age. As men age, the risk of developing prostate cancer rises. The odds for men under 40 being diagnosed with prostate cancer are roughly between 1 – 10,000. However, as men approach the 40 – 59 year range, the risk increases to 1 in 38. For men between 60 – 69, the rate jumps sharply to between 1 – 15. Continue reading ‘Are You Experiencing a Prostate Cancer Symptom?’ »