Key points
- Different people have different symptoms for prostate cancer.
- Most men do not have symptoms at all.
Symptoms
If you have any of the following symptoms, be sure to see your doctor right away:
- Difficulty starting urination.
- Weak or interrupted flow of urine.
- Urinating often, especially at night.
- Trouble emptying the bladder completely.
- Pain or burning during urination.
- Blood in the urine or semen.
- Pain in the back, hips, or pelvis that doesn't go away.
- Painful ejaculation.
Keep in mind that these symptoms may be caused by conditions other than prostate cancer.