Signs and Symptoms of Prostate Cancer

Having the following signs and symptoms does not necessarily mean that you have prostate cancer.  Many men with early prostate cancer usually do not have symptoms, and occasionally even men with quite advanced tumors have no symptoms of disease.  These symptoms are not limited to prostate cancer and may be caused by other problems, such as benign enlargement of the prostate, so see your health care professional to be sure.

Signs and symptoms of prostate cancer may include:

• Trouble passing urine (difficulty starting or stopping urine flow)

• Urgent need to urinate

• Frequently needing to urinate, especially at night

• Unable to urinate

• Blood in the urine or semen

• Pain during ejaculation

• Weak, decreased or interrupted urine flow

• Sense of not completely emptying the bladder

• Pain or burning during urination

Early detection of prostate cancer is important for successful treatment.  Men should report any of these signs and symptoms to their health care professional.  Diagnostic tests can be conducted if prostate cancer is suspected.

Resources:

Canadian Cancer Society

Canadian Prostate Cancer Network

Prostate Cancer Research Foundation