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*[[Prostate Cancer]] is the most common cancer in American men. It is a slow-growing, potentially lethal disease usually found in men over the age of 50. Although cases of the disease have been reported in all age groups, more than 80 percent of all [[prostate cancers]] occur in men over the age of 65. | |||
Common symptoms of [[prostate cancer]] include:<ref>Signs and symptoms of prostate cancer.2015 Canadian Cancer Society. http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/prostate/signs-and-symptoms/?region=ab </ref> | |||
Common symptoms of prostate cancer include:<ref>Signs and symptoms of prostate cancer.2015 Canadian Cancer Society. http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/prostate/signs-and-symptoms/?region=ab </ref> | |||
* Changes in [[bladder]] habits | * Changes in [[bladder]] habits | ||
:* [[Frequency]] | :* [[Frequency]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Syed Musadiq Ali M.B.B.S.[2]
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Overview
Common symptoms of prostate cancer include changes in bladder habits, hematuria, hematospermia, and painful ejaculation.
History and Symptoms
- Prostate Cancer is the most common cancer in American men. It is a slow-growing, potentially lethal disease usually found in men over the age of 50. Although cases of the disease have been reported in all age groups, more than 80 percent of all prostate cancers occur in men over the age of 65.
Common symptoms of prostate cancer include:[1]
- Changes in bladder habits
- Hematuria
- Hematospermia
- Painful ejaculation
Less Common Symptoms
Less common symptoms of prostate cancer include:
- Bone pain
- Fatigue
- Weakness in the lower limbs
- Numbness in the lower limbs
- Loss of bladder or bowel control
References
- ↑ Signs and symptoms of prostate cancer.2015 Canadian Cancer Society. http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/prostate/signs-and-symptoms/?region=ab