Prostate Cancer Quiz

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  • Prostate Cancer as well as similar diseases can be checked at the same time.

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People with similar symptoms also use Ubie's symptom checker to find possible causes

  • Pained urination with a reduced urine flow

  • Burning sensation with little urine

  • Passing slightly less urine than usual

  • Urine flow pauses

  • Haven't passed urine in more than 12 hours

  • Pain at the beginning of urine

  • Difficult to urinate after vigorous exercise

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What is Prostate Cancer?

Prostate cancer starts in the cells of the prostate which is a gland in the male reproductive system. Men are usually diagnosed by a blood test called the PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen). When it reaches a certain value, men are usually referred to a urologist for evaluation.

Typical Symptoms of Prostate Cancer

  • Decreased urine volume with painful urination

  • Decrease in urine volume

  • Urine flow is intermittent over the past month. (Urine starts and stops)

  • Pain when passing urine

  • Need to strain or bear down to pass urine, in the past month

  • Difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection

  • Family history of prostate cancer

  • Difficulty standing up from sitting position

Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Prostate Cancer

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:

  • Are you experiencing painful urination and decreased urine output?

  • Are you urinating less?

  • Have you experienced on-and-off urine flow in the past month?

  • Do you have pain when urinating?

  • Have you had difficulty urinating recently?

Treatmentof Prostate Cancer

The urologist will confirm the diagnosis with a prostate biopsy and suggest a treatment plan. Tests will usually be performed to determine if the cancer has spread beyond the prostate. In some cases, the cancer grows slowly and may only need observation. If treatment is necessary, options surgery, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, or a combination of these.

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Reviewed By:

Robin Schoenthaler, MD

Robin Schoenthaler, MD (Oncology)

Board certified radiation oncologist with over 30 years experience treating cancer patients. Senior physician advisor for expert medical options in adult oncology. Published award-winning essayist on medical and health issues and more.

Nao Saito, MD

Nao Saito, MD (Urology)

After graduating from Tokyo Women's Medical University School of Medicine, Dr. Saito worked at Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital, Toda Chuo General Hospital, Tokyo Women's Medical University Yachiyo Medical Center, and Ako Chuo Hospital before becoming Deputy Director (current position) at Takasaki Tower Clinic Department of Ophthalmology and Urology in April 2020.

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