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Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men in the United States. While one in nine men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime, if you are experiencing symptoms, it doesn’t necessarily mean it is cancer. Many symptoms of prostate cancer are the same for other prostate conditions, such as an enlarged prostate, otherwise known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). BPH is not cancer but can have similar symptoms, including urgency and frequency of having to go to the bathr...
For some men, chances are after the age of 50, prostate-related symptoms can occur. That’s because over time the prostate, a small gland in men, grows larger with age. If the prostate becomes too large, it can cause a number of health issues. “An enlarged prostate, often referred to as benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH, can put pressure onto the urethra and bladder, causing your bladder to have to work harder, further increasing urinary symptoms and problems,” said Robert Dimitriou, MD , a urologist a...