- Published on: Aug 17, 2021
- 3 minute read
- By: Second Medic Urologist
What Are The Symptoms Of Aggressive Prostate Cancer?
What are the symptoms of aggressive prostate cancer?
The symptoms of Prostate cancer vary from man to man. Some rare cases have no symptoms and are only discovered by accident when the doctor conducts a digital rectal exam or PSA blood test. Some men with prostate cancer may experience yellowing of the skin and eyes, urinary frequency, pain during urination, hesitation at the start or end of urination.
In more advanced cases, men may see changes in their bowel habits such as constipation or diarrhea due to narrowing of the urethra caused by enlarged nerves that wrap around it like strings on a guitar (Buck's fascia) as they near their prostatic urethra outlet.
For some men, the symptoms of prostate cancer may be more subtle. This is why many patients may not realize they have prostate cancer unless they get a specific test for it. You should consult a physician if you have any of the following symptoms:
- trouble urinating and having to go often or urgently;
- pain during urination that doesn't go away;
- weak or slow urine flow;
- difficulty initiating urination for males who do not currently experience these issues ? ?It's also important to know that using your bathroom habits incorrectly can be an early indication of other prostate problems related to size, as well as urinary infections.
Prostate cancer is diagnosed through a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test and/or a Digital Rectal Examination, or DRE.
One of the symptoms of aggressive prostate cancer is failure to respond to hormonal therapy with testosterone deprivation hormone-like Lupron (Marinol). Testosterone deprives cells of vitamin D, meaning they can’t produce enough C19 cholesterol needed for cell membranes. Without it, membranes become stiff and literally grow against each other in places where there should be no internal friction, which blocks fluids from getting into cells but also cells from getting out – i.e., what we think causes edema in cancer patients
Aggressive prostate cancer usually produces these initial symptoms:
- Blood in urine or urge to urinate more often
- Back pain
- Weight loss and/or decreased appetite
- Trouble getting an erection.
Oftentimes, the first time a person learns that they have aggressive prostate cancer is during surgery of their bladder neck. For many patients, this discovery sets into motion a complete transformation from trusted healthcare professionals to feeling betrayed. This newfound mistrustful attitude makes it difficult for the patient to agree on treatment options even when all signs point towards aggressive treatment being needed. It is very important that if you have any questions, concerns, or changes noted about your body (mentioned above) you visit your doctor as soon as possible so medical professionals can do a thorough investigation
If someone has been experiencing symptoms of prostate cancer for a long time without being diagnosed or consulting with their doctor about it, they should have an annual exam.
Additional information to include in the answer: The most common sign of aggressive prostate cancer is hematuria, which refers to blood in the urine. Symptoms also include painful urination and abdominal or back pain. When consulting with a doctor on any health issue, be sure to tell them that you have experienced these symptoms so that they can analyze your condition more thoroughly. Explain your concerns to them and ask for advice on how to provide relief from these symptoms if required.
Doctors may not have as much experience with helping patients in the management of prostate cancer. This is a problem if you are seeking treatment for your health condition as it is possible that doctors' recommendations will be different than what you would desire because of the lack of experience and knowledge they have in this area. You need to see a doctor who understands how your symptoms should be managed properly and who is qualified to recommend treatment options for you, whatever they happen to be for aggressive prostate cancer or any other type of prostate disease, and that means seeking out second opinions from medic medical.
Cancer is not always aggressive, in the case of prostate cancer most people would need a number of tests before they know whether or not the cancer is aggressive.
However, it's important to note symptoms like blood in the urine or pain when urinating should be addressed as soon as possible with a medical professional. If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach out to our team on chat.
The symptoms of aggressive prostate cancer can be classified into five categories:
- External Symptoms
- Tumor Conditions
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Urinary
- Bowel Dysfunction.
External Symptoms are any visible changes in your genital area for example a difference in size or shape. In some cases the disease is first noticed when it starts to seep; often blood streaks down the penile shaft and during urination.
Tumor Conditions describe the symptoms related to growing tumors inside body-i.eenlarging of the prostate gland leading to difficulties while urinating.
At some point in the progression of prostate cancer, it is possible for symptoms to emerge. It's usually not necessary for any type of medical intervention at this point, but if a man has an elevated PSA level and/or localized pain or enlargement despite screening, then a rectal examination may be warranted.
One sign of prostate cancer can be blood in the urine or semen. A physician would ascertain what was causing the bleeding (for example, prostate glands have been found to be intermittently plagued by iron-storage disease), and anything related to urinary problems should be investigated fully with a doctor before being hastily remedied by Google search.