Signs And Symptoms Of Prostate Cancer
Are There Signs That I Have Prostate Cancer?
I was recently evaluating a patient for an elevated prostate specific antigen (PSA) of 5.0 ng/ml with no other medical problems. He was 55 years old and only complained of occasional urinary frequency. His PSA was obtained during his yearly physical and his prostate exam was unremarkable. As to be expected, he was concerned and asked me if there were any symptoms associated with prostate cancer.
Symptoms of prostate cancer range from nothing to severe back pain and blood in the urine often d...
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Prostate Cancer Symptoms
Prostate cancer usually causes no symptoms in the early stages. As the malignancy spreads, it may constrict the urethra and cause urinary problems.Urine flows from the kidney through the... Read more »Tests for Enalrged Prosate
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