
Most early prostate cancers do not present with any symptoms. In the prostate, many non-cancerous conditions, including benign prostatatic hyperplasia (or enlargement) usually present with symptoms including:
• 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
• Excessive urination at night
Although rare, sometimes prostate cancer can be associated with these symptoms as well.
More advanced disease can present with:
• Bone pain or tenderness
• Blood in the urine (hematuria)
• Abdominal pain
• Anemia or low red blood cell count
• Unintentional weight loss
• Lethargy