Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men. It attacks the prostate gland, a small, walnut-shaped organ in men that produces seminal fluid used to nourish and transport sperm. Because the symptoms of prostate cancer often do not appear until the cancer is well advanced and deadly, it is crucial for men to be screened annually for the disease beginning at age 50. If detected early, the cancer is treatable.
When symptoms do occur, they include the following:
- Trouble urinating
- Stopping and starting while urinating
- Decreased force in the urine stream
- Blood in urine or semen
- Swelling of the legs and discomfort in pelvic areas (can be a sign the cancer has spread to the pelvic lymph nodes
To schedule a prostate screening call UMG Regional Urology at (864) 797-7450 or visit your primary care physician.
In this video Dr. Patrick Springhart discusses the signs and symptoms of prostate cancer as well as information about screenings.
For additional information, visit umgregionalurology.org