Occuring Age of Prostate Cancer And It's Symptoms.

Age is a primary risk factor for prostate cancer.The disease occurs most often in men older than age 65.it occurs in about 1in 14 men between the ages of 60 and 69.

Prostate Cancer Symptoms.

Some form of prostate cancer are non-aggressive,so you may not have any symptoms. However,advanced prostate cancer often causes symptoms.

If you have any of the following signs or symptoms, don't hesitate to call your health consultant. Some symptoms of prostate cancer can be caused by other conditions,so you'll need an examination.

Symptoms of prostate cancer can include urinary problems,sexual problems,and pain and numbness.

Urinary Problems.

Urinary problems are a common symptoms because the prostate is located beneath the bladder,and it surrounds the urethra. Because of this location,if a tumor grows on the prostate,it could press on the bladder or urethra and cause problems.

Urinary problems can include:

Frequent need to urinate.

Bleeding while urinating(hematuria).

 

Sexual Problems.

Erectile dyfunction may be symptoms of prostate cancer. Also called impotence,this condition makes you unable to get and keep an erection. Blood in the semen after ejaculation can also be a symptom of prostate cancer.

Pain And Numbness.

Metastatic cancer is cancer that spreads to other areas of the body from where it first occurred.when prostate cancer metastasizes,it often spreads to the bones. This can cause pain in the following areas.

Pelvic.

Back

Chest.

If the cancer spreads to the spinal cord,you may lose feeling in your legs and your bladder.

Early Signs of Prostate Cancer.

While any of the above symptoms can be your first indication that you have prostate cancer, urinary symptoms are more likely than other symptoms to appear early.

It's important to keep in mind that most of these symptoms can also be caused by other conditions that aren't cancer. These conditions include benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH) and prostatitis.

So while it's important to keep tabs on any symptoms you may have, remember that there's a good chance they're not caused by cancer.

That said, neither of these conditions causes blood to appear in your urine. if you have this symptoms,call your health consultant right away.

Blood in your urine may be caused by something other than cancer,but it's a good idea to get it diagnosed as soon as possible.