When abnormal cells grow in the prostate gland then a man is said to have prostate cancer. Cancer that begins in the prostate can easily spread to other parts of the body. Some prostate cancers grow quickly and some grow more slowly.

Symptoms of prostate cancer

Many men are at risk for prostate cancer. There are some races of men that have a higher risk than others and a family history of prostate cancer also increases a man's risk. Age can also play a factor in a man's increased risk. The older a man is the higher his risk of having prostate cancer. Every man, especially those who may have a higher risk for this cancer, should watch their body closely. They symptoms for prostate cancer can be hard to spot. But it is very important that any cancer is caught early so that treatment can begin as soon as possible.

Many men who have prostate cancer will experience symptoms such as less force in their urine stream, some dribbling of their urine after they have finished urinating, less strength in their stream of urine, and more frequent urination (especially during the nighttime.) Though these symptoms seem small, and may hardly affect a man's everyday life, he should make sure to take these symptoms seriously.

There are other symptoms that may alert a man and let him know that something may be wrong with his prostate gland. If the man experiences pain while urinating, or if he sees pus or blood in the urine he should be concerned. Also, if he has hip pain or even lower back pain, or stiffness of both of these areas, that lasts for awhile and does not go away over time these could be signs of prostate cancer. Some men, who have found out that they have prostate cancer, have also had symptoms such as unintentional weight loss or a loss of appetite, and pain in the lower part of his pelvis.

Some men experience other symptoms when he has prostate cancer. A man who has prostate cancer could also have symptoms of the cancer that illustrate themselves during sexual intercourse. Some of these symptoms include: painful ejaculation, blood in his semen, or he may have difficulty getting an erection.

In the early stages of prostate cancer, men may not experience any symptoms. Usually symptoms begin to appear as prostate cancer progresses. Because of this, it is very important for men to contact their doctor right away if they are experiencing any of the symptoms of prostate cancer. Treatment needs to begin as soon as possible to result in the best outcome. If prostate cancer is found in the earlier stages, the man has a better chance of being cured.