Prostate Cancer: is cancer of the prostate. The prostate is a gland in the male reproductive system A small walnut-sized gland in men that produces seminal fluid, which provides nourishment and transport for sperm. It surrounds the urethra just below the bladder Most prostate cancers are slow-growing Cancer cells may spread to other areas of the body, especially the bones and lymph nodes It may initially show no symptoms In later stages, symptoms include pain or difficulty urinating, blood in the urine, or pelvic or back pain Benign prostatic hyperplasia can cause similar symptoms Other late symptoms include fatigue due to low levels of red blood cells
Symptoms:
• Difficulty urinating (hesitancy, weak or interrupted urine flow).
• Frequent urination, especially at night (nocturia).