as men get older their prostate may grow bigger and block the flow of urine or interfere with sexual function. this common condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia (bph) is not cancer but can cause many of the same symptoms as prostate cancer. although bph may not be a threat to life it may require treatment with medicine or surgery to relieve symptoms. an infection or inflammation of the prostate called prostatitis may also cause many of the same symptoms as prostate cancer. again it is important to check with a doctor.
if i have symptoms of prostate cancer does it mean i have prostate cancer?