Prostate cancer history and symptoms

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

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Overview

Common symptoms of prostate cancer include Changes in bladder habits, hematuria, hematospermia, and painful ejaculation.

History and Symptoms

Common symptoms of prostate cancer include:

• Changes in bladder habits

• Frequency
• Nocturia
• Urinary urgency
• Hesitancy
• Incontinence
• Weak urine stream
• Urinary retention
• Dysuria

• Hematuria
• Hematospermia
• Painful ejaculation

Less common symptoms of prostate cancer include:

• Bone pain
• Fatigue
• Pallor
• Weakness or numbness in the lower limbs
• Loss of bladder or bowel control