Now, prostate cancer is usually completely asymptomatic. At the time that the prostate cancer clinical disturb or clear it is usually spread beyond the boundaries of the prostate gland and no longer agree to heal. In the first world early prostate cancer is usually diagnosed following screening. Prostate cancer can also be a chance finding in the network issued by transurethral resection for suspected benign prostatic enlargement.
Primary tumor can cause lower urinary tract symptoms similar to that of prostatic hyperplasia. Obstructive symptoms include poor stream, incomplete emptying and tried while passing urine. Prostate cancer can also cause mixing of blood in the urine but this is not common.
Prostate cancer typically spreads to the bone skeleton and pelvic lymph nodes. Bone metastases usually involve the lower spine and pelvic girdle causing backache. Lymphatic involvement can cause swelling in the feet and obstruction of kidney drainage tube (ureter). Prostate cancer can cause renal failure by obstruction of the ureter or bladder obstruction.
Related to the primary tumor:
* Asymptomatic.
* Poor stream.
* Retention of urine.
* Urgency.
* Frequency.
* Haematuria (blood in urine).
Related to secondary tumor deposits:
* Bone pain (back and pelvis).
* Pathological fractures.
* Enlarged lymph nodes.
* Renal failure.
Related to the general effect:
* Weight loss.
* Fatigue.
* Depression.
* Anemia.
* Loss of appetite.
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