Most
men are usually diagnosed before they start showing any symptoms of prostate
cancer, it is essential for men to know what they should look for. Men who are
concerned so much about themselves or a family member that is developing
prostate cancer should know some of the symptoms of prostate cancer. Due to the
prostate location in the body, prostate cancer is accompanied by unique
symptoms. In a man the prostate is situated below the bladder in the lower pelvis.
As the urine empties the bladder it usually travels through a very thin tube
known as the urethra.
As
men grow old their prostate gland usually enlarges, this is not because of
cancer but a condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia. Some of the
common prostate cancer symptoms include
rushing to the toilet to pass urine, blood in the urine, having difficulties
when passing urine, passing urine regularly especially during the night and experiencing
a lot of pain when passing urine. All these symptoms occur because of the
urethra being pinched closed by the enlarged prostate. It is vital to know that
early prostate cancer does not cause any symptoms at all. Prostate cancer is
not only the disease the can make the prostate to swell. Bengin prostatic
hyperplasia can also make the prostate to swell and lead to urinary symptoms. Bengin
prostatic hyperplasia is not cancer, but it is a condition that should be
treated by a medical expert.
Cancer
of the prostate gland usually grows slowly especially in old men. The symptoms
might be mild and can occur in so many years. The first symptoms are mostly
from the cancer cells which have spread to the bones but it is something that
is not common. Cancer cells in the bone will lead to pain in the back, pelvis,
hips and other bony parts of the body.
Any time that you experience prostate problems it is advisable to
visit the doctor and explain to the doctor about your situation. This is good
especially for men who are forty years and above since most of them have been
diagnosed after that age. It is also prudent for men who have a family history
of prostate cancer to visit the doctor because they are at a high risk of
prostate cancer. They should also have a good idea about prostate supplements. The symptoms of prostate cancer must be
evaluated by a medical expert. The expert carries out simple laboratory tests
and examinations to find out whether the symptoms are because of prostate
cancer or any other types of disease. 
