Prostate Cancer
Cancer of the prostate gland. Often slow-growing; treatment decisions depend on stage and risk.
Also known as: prostatic cancer.
Category: Oncologic
Drugs labeled for Prostate Cancer
18 medication ingredients list an association with prostate cancer in current FDA labeling.
Symptoms associated with Prostate Cancer
The following symptoms have been associated with Prostate Cancer in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.
Bone Pain
Pain originating in the bones, which can be caused by injury, infection, or other conditions....
Difficulty Starting Urination
Difficulty beginning to urinate, which can be a sign of an enlarged prostate or other conditions....
Erectile dysfunction
A multidimensional but common male sexual dysfunction that involves an alteration in any of the components of ...
Hematuria
The presence of blood in the urine. Hematuria may be gross hematuria (visible to the naked eye) or microscopic...
Waking to Urinate at Night
The need to wake up during the night to urinate, which can disrupt sleep and may be linked to bladder, prostat...
Weak Urine Stream
A weak or slow urine stream, which can be a sign of an enlarged prostate....
Weight loss
Reduction of total body weight....
Tests used to investigate Prostate Cancer
Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating Prostate Cancer. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
Cancer & Tumor Marker Tests
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Free PSA
Helps distinguish prostate cancer from benign prostate conditions....
Ovarian Cancer Blood Test
The Cancer Antigen 125 (CA-125) test is used to evaluate the blood for CA-125, a cancer tumor marker. CA-125 i...
PSA Total
Screens for prostate conditions including prostate cancer and BPH....
Prostate-Specific Antigen Psa , Free-To-Total Ratio
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Prostate-Specific Antigen Psa Total Test
This blood test measures total levels of Prostate-specific antigen (PSA). PSA is used as a tumor marker for th...
Conditions with overlapping symptoms
These conditions share symptoms with Prostate Cancer, which is why a clinical evaluation is important.
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that can cause urinary symptoms in older men....
Chronic graft versus host disease
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Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis
Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympt...
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Microscopic polyangiitis
Microscopic polyangiitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
TSH-secreting pituitary adenoma
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prostate Cancer?
Prostate Cancer is a health condition described in medical literature. Cancer of the prostate gland. Often slow-growing; treatment decisions depend on stage and risk.
What are the symptoms of Prostate Cancer?
Prostate Cancer is associated with 7 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Bone Pain, Difficulty Starting Urination, Erectile dysfunction, Hematuria, Waking to Urinate at Night, Weak Urine Stream. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.
How is Prostate Cancer diagnosed or investigated?
A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with Prostate Cancer include Cancer & Tumor Marker Tests, Free PSA, Ovarian Cancer Blood Test, PSA Total, Prostate-Specific Antigen Psa , Free-To-Total Ratio. This information is educational, not a diagnosis.
Is SymptomDatabase.com diagnosing me?
No. SymptomDatabase.com does not provide diagnosis. If you are concerned you may have Prostate Cancer, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.