Prostate Cancer :12 Signs Men should not Ignore

                                 
In the earliest stages of prostate cancer, it can be difficult to determine the presence of the disease as there are no discernable warning signs. Symptoms of prostate cancer generally become more noticeable in the advanced stages of the disease. Prostate cancer symptoms are not usually caused by the cancer itself, but rather as a result of blockage caused by the increased growth of the prostate gland. This growth can affect a man’s sexual performance and also cause urinary tract difficulties. This is why it’s imperative to have a yearly check-up done in order to catch prostate cancer in the early stages when it can be treated more effectively.

Symptoms

Below are the 12 symptoms that should never be ignored in order to prevent the development and progression of prostate cancer. These include:

• A Noticeable burning while urinating or during ejaculation
• A frequent need to urinate
• Blood in urine
• Blood in semen
• Pain in the bones
• Erectile dysfunction
• Difficulty starting or stopping a stream of urine
• Inability to urinate standing up
• Weak or decreased flow in your urinary stream
• Difficulty starting urination or a need to hold back while urinating
• Pain and discomfort in the pelvic area, lower back or upper thighs

Symptoms associated with prostate cancer can also be caused by other non-cancerous diseases, such as a urinary tract infection (UTI) or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The latter is often confused as prostate cancer. Your doctor can help to diagnose your exact condition and address any of the issues listed above with treatment.

When to contact your doctor

Be sure to contact your doctor if you are experiencing any of the above symptoms. Prostate cancer symptoms in the advanced stages can also have similarities to other cancers. Some of these symptoms include:

• Chronic pain in your lower back, pelvis, and upper thigh bones. Pain in these areas is caused by the spread of prostate cancer (metastasis).
• Unexplained weight loss
• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Swelling in the lower extremities

Written by Dr David Samadi
 Dr. David Samadi is a board certified urologic oncologist trained in open and traditional and laparoscopic surgery and is an expert in robotic prostate surgery. He is Chairman of Urology, Chief of Robotic Surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital and Professor of Urology at Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine.

Dr. David Samadi is also part of the Fox News Medical A Team as a medical correspondent and the Chief Medical Correspondent for am970 in New York City. He has dedicated his distinguished career to the early detection, diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer and is considered one of the most prominent surgeons in his field.