With the advent of PSA testing, most prostate cancers are now found before they cause symptoms. Additionally, while most of the symptoms listed below can be associated with prostate cancer, they are more likely to be associated with non-cancerous conditions.
- Urinary hesitancy (delayed or slowed start of urinary stream)
- Urinary dribbling, especially immediately after urinating
- Urinary retention
- Pain with urination
- Pain with ejaculation
- Lower back pain
- Pain with bowel movement
- Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease:
- Excessive urination at night
- Incontinence
- Bone pain or tenderness
- Hematuria (blood in the urine)
- Abdominal pain
- Anemia
- Unintentional weight loss
- Lethargy
