Prostate cancer: what are the symptoms?

If unsure, it is a good idea to get any symptoms checked out by your GP. Credit: PA

According to Prostate Cancer UK most men with early prostate cancer don’t have any signs or symptoms.

What changes might you notice?

  • difficulty starting to urinate or emptying your bladder

  • a weak flow when you urinate

  • a feeling that your bladder hasn’t emptied properly

  • dribbling urine after you finish urinating

  • needing to urinate more often, especially at night

  • a sudden urge to urinate – you may sometimes leak before you get to the toilet

As prostate cancer develops, you may notice symptoms including:

  • back pain

  • hip pain or pelvis pain

  • problems getting or keeping an erection

  • blood in the urine or semen

  • unexplained weight loss.

Prostate Cancer UK says these symptoms can also be caused by other things that aren’t prostate cancer, but it is still a good idea to get any symptoms checked out by your GP.

Where can I find more information?