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A new study suggests that by itself, a common prostate-cancer therapy that shuts off male hormones does not up survival in older men with early-stage cancer.
A new study suggests that by itself, a common prostate-cancer therapy that shuts off male hormones does not up survival in older men with early-stage cancer.
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Understanding Prostate Cancer - Symptoms
What Are the Symptoms?
There are no warning signs or symptoms of early prostate cancer. Once a malignant tumor causes the prostate gland to swell significantly, or once cancer spreads beyond the prostate, the following symptoms may be present:
- A frequent need to urinate, especially at night.
- Difficulty starting or stopping the urinary stream.
- A weak or interrupted urinary stream.
- A painful or burning sensation during urination or ejaculation.
- Blood in urine or semen.
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