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Definition

Prostate cancer is cancer that starts in the prostate gland. The prostate is a small, walnut-sized structure that makes up part of a man's reproductive system. It wraps around the urethra, the tube that carries urine out of the body.

Symptoms

Thanks to PSA testing, most prostate cancers are now found before they cause symptoms. Although most of the symptoms listed below can occur with prostate cancer, they are more likely to be associated with noncancerous 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

Other symptoms that may occur with this disease:

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Urinary Incontinence
Urinary (or bladder) incontinence is when you are not able to keep urine from leaking from your urethra, the tube that carries urine out of your body from your bladder. It can range from an occasional leakage of urine, to a complete inability to h... More »
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Frequent Urination
Frequent urination means needing to urinate more often than usual. Urgent urination is a sudden, compelling urge to urinate, along with discomfort in your bladder. A frequent need to urinate at night is called nocturia. Most people can sleep for 6... More »
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Urinary Hesitancy
Difficulty starting or maintaining a urinary stream is called urinary hesitancy. More »
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Study links obesity to more agressive prostate cancer

Jun 02, 2010 - AFP

Study: Gene markers may aid prostate cancer test

Dec 15, 2010 - AP

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