PROSTRATE CANCER
Prostate cancer affects the prostate gland, the gland that produces some of the fluid in semen and plays a role in urine control in men. There are often no early prostate cancer symptoms. Prostate cancer treatment includes surgery, chemotherapy, cryotherapy, hormonal therapy, and/or radiation. In some instances, doctors recommend “watchful waiting.
Symptoms
There are usually no symptoms during the early stages of prostate cancer. However, if symptoms do appear, they usually involve one or more of the following:
- Frequent urges to urinate, including at night
- Difficulty commencing and maintaining urination
- Blood in the urine
- Painful urination and, less commonly, ejaculation
- Difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection may be difficult