Prostate Cancer Symptoms

What are the symptoms of prostate cancer?

Most cases of early-stage Cancer de prostata don’t cause symptoms. Because the condition typically grows slowly, symptoms usually appear in advanced stages. Once prostate cancer symptoms develop, they range from urination problems to bone pain, often mimicking symptoms of other conditions.

Las pruebas de detección de cáncer de próstata ayudan a detectar la enfermedad antes de que aparezcan los síntomas. Cuando se detecta en sus primeras etapas, el cáncer de próstata es altamente tratable. Para cuando desarrolla síntomas, sus opciones de tratamiento pueden ser más limitadas.

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Many symptoms of prostate cancer mimic those of other noncancerous prostate conditions, such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (an enlarged prostate) or prostatitis (an inflamed prostate). Still, speak with your provider if you experience any of the following symptoms. If cancer or another condition is present, proper treatment can bring relief.

Urinary symptoms

As prostate cancer grows, it may press on the urethra, the tube that carries urine out of your body. Urinary symptoms include:

Burning or painful urination
Dificultad para iniciar el flujo de orina
Micción frecuente por la noche
Necesidad de orinar inmediatamente
Infecciones recurrentes del tracto urinario
Urine dribbling after using the restroom
Flujo urinario débil
Hematuria (sangre en la orina)

Early-stage prostate cancer symptoms

When prostate cancer is in its earliest stages, men typically don’t have symptoms. That’s why it’s considered a silent disease. If you experience any problems at this stage, they will likely affect your urine or semen.

Early signs of prostate cancer include:

Bloody urine or semen
Urinating more often than usual
Weak or slow urine stream

Advanced prostate cancer symptoms

Advanced prostate cancer usually causes the same symptoms as early-stage prostate cancer, plus a few others, including:

Dolor de huesos
Feelings of fatigue
Inability to control your bladder or bowels
Numbness or weakness in the legs or feet
Disfunción sexual

Prostate conditions with similar symptoms

Prostate cancer symptoms are similar to symptoms of many other noncancerous prostate conditions. In many cases, symptoms, such as trouble urinating, pain, fatigue and sexual dysfunction, turn out not to be associated with cancer.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the most common prostate issue affecting men after age 50. Also called an enlarged prostate, BPH causes the prostate glands to grow abnormally large. You may see blood in your urine. Also, you may have difficulty emptying your bladder or experience urinary tract infections and symptoms resembling those of prostate cancer.

Prostatitis

Prostatitis is inflammation in and around the prostate. Along with pain in your scrotum, penis and lower back, you may develop urinary and sexual health symptoms mirroring those of prostate cancer. You may urinate frequently, have difficulty holding urine (urinary incontinence) or have a weak urine stream. Prostatitis can also cause urinary tract infections or painful ejaculation.

When should you see a doctor for symptoms of prostate cancer?

Si experimenta síntomas preocupantes, hable con su médico de inmediato. Encontrar la causa temprano puede ayudarle a recibir el tratamiento adecuado más pronto. Los tratamientos para el cáncer de próstata funcionan mejor cuando la afección se detecta de manera temprana.

Su médico podría sugerirle una prueba de sangre de antígeno específico de la próstata (PSA). Esta prueba mide los niveles de PSA, una proteína producida por su próstata. Los niveles altos de PSA no siempre significan cáncer de próstata, pero pueden ayudar a los médicos a determinar la causa de sus síntomas.

Incluso sin síntomas, es posible que necesite una prueba de PSA para detectar el cáncer de próstata, especialmente si tiene un riesgo más alto. Los hombres con un riesgo promedio deben comenzar la detección a los 50 años, mientras que aquellos con un riesgo más alto deben comenzar a los 40 o 45 años.

Puede tener un mayor riesgo de cáncer de próstata debido a los siguientes factores:

Race: Black men experience prostate cancer at higher rates than other ethnicities. They are also more likely to develop the disease young and have more aggressive prostate cancers.
Family history: Having a first-degree relative who has had prostate cancer increases your risk, particularly if the relative was diagnosed before age 65.

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Prostate cancer screening locations near you

We help you get care at a location that fits your needs. Primary care providers at our locations in North and Central Texas offer prostate cancer screening to detect the condition before symptoms appear.

Baylor Scott & White Centro Médico All Saints - Fort Worth

1400 8 avenida, Fort Worth, Texas, 76104

Baylor Scott & White Centro Médico All Saints - Fort Worth

1400 8 avenida, Fort Worth, Texas, 76104

What are the symptoms of prostate cancer?