Prostate Cancer: What Are Its Symptoms?Prostate cancer is a disease that usually affects men who are in their fifties or older. It is a type of cancer that is exclusive to males, as the prostrate is a gland present only in the male reproductive tract. In the United States it is a leading cause of death from cancer in men, second only to skin cancer. And yet it is often undiagnosed in the early stages, because it does not show symptoms in many men that contract it, who end up not getting therapeutic care, and eventually die of it. To clarify it once more: In most cases, prostate cancer does not express any symptoms at all. Still, there are a number of symptoms that do sometimes appear in the early stages. These include: a need to urinate frequently, often at night; having problems in starting urination or keeping up a steady flow of urine; experiencing a burning sensation or pain in urination; experiencing pain in ejaculation; having problems in getting an erection; finding blood in the urine or semen. However, if you have one or more of these symptoms, they may not be indicative of early-stage prostate cancer. There are a number of other diseases or physical dysfunctions that also generate the symptoms listed above. But any man who experiences one or more of these symptoms should definitely seek medical consultation to discover the underlying cause. There are a number of symptoms that can show up in the later stages of prostate cancer, as the cancer migrates to other areas of the body, especially the bones. The most usual symptom of advanced prostate cancer is having pain in the bones. The bones of the spine, pelvis, and ribs are especially susceptible. If the prostate cancer has spread to the spinal column, this can cause constriction of the spinal cord, and lead to further symptoms, such as incontinence or a weakness of the legs. Because prostate cancer usually does not present any symptoms, you might want to have regular screenings to check for it. The choice is up to you, but first you must consider whether you are at risk. There is no known specific cause of prostate cancer, but it is seldom to be found in men aged 45 and younger. As men enter their fifties, the risk of developing prostate cancer becomes greater. On the average, most men who are found to have prostate cancer get their diagnosis at the age of 70. Prostate cancer has also been found to affect more males of African descent than Caucasians or Hispanics. It affects less males of Asian, Native American, or Aboriginal ethnicity. Finally, having a family member with prostate cancer doubles your risk of getting the disease. To Be Continued Click Here To Continue
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