prostate cancer often does not cause symptoms for many years. by the time symptoms occur the disease may have spread beyond the prostate. when symptoms do occur they may include: urinary problems: not being able to urinate. having a hard time starting or stopping the urine flow. needing to urinate often especially at night. weak flow of urine. urine flow that starts and stops. pain or burning during urination. difficulty having an erection. blood in the urine or semen. frequent pain in the lower back hips or upper thighs. these can be symptoms of cancer but more often they are symptoms of noncancerous conditions. it is important to check with a doctor.
what are the symptoms of prostate cancer?