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Are There Symptoms If Prostate Cancer Spreads?
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Prostate cancer usually causes no symptoms in the early stages. As the malignancy spreads, it may constrict the urethra and cause urinary problems.
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Prostate Cancer
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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