Early stages of prostate cancer may not elicit any symptoms. Symptoms can increase as the tumor increases in size and grows towards the urethra. Symptoms may include:

• Difficulty starting urine flow
• Difficulty stopping the urine flow
• Decrease in size and force of stream
• Urgency to urinate
• Increase in frequency of urination
• Unable to completely empty bladder
• Pain or burning during urination
• Blood in the urine
• Painful ejaculation
• Trouble getting an erection
• Loss of bowel control
• Blood in the semen

These symptoms may be caused by other medical conditions. Diagnostic tests will determine their underlying cause.