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The Symptoms of Prostate Cancer

Hopefully, you will catch prostate cancer early, before any symptoms arise with regular screening. If, however, prostate cancer is not caught soon enough certain symptoms can indicate that prostate cancer may be the culprit. What symptoms are caused by prostate cancer?

Frequent urination. Especially at night time.

Weak or easily interupted urination.

Difficulty in starting to urinate.

Painful urination.

Blood in urine or semen.

Pain or stiffness in the lower back, hips, thighs.

It is important to know that these symptoms can also be caused by other diseases or conditions, so it is important to visit your doctor if you experience any one of these symptoms to have a thourough diagnosis.

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