Symptoms of Prostate Cancer

Key points

  • Different people have different symptoms for prostate cancer.
  • Most men do not have symptoms at all.
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Symptoms

If you have any of the following symptoms, be sure to see your doctor right away:

  • Difficulty starting urination.
  • Weak or interrupted flow of urine.
  • Urinating often, especially at night.
  • Trouble emptying the bladder completely.
  • Pain or burning during urination.
  • Blood in the urine or semen.
  • Pain in the back, hips, or pelvis that doesn't go away.
  • Painful ejaculation.

Keep in mind that these symptoms may be caused by conditions other than prostate cancer.