Hello there! My name is Phillip in New Zealand. I have been suffering from prostate problems like an urge to urinate more often, using the rest room more especially in the evenings, enlarged prostate gland some times through out the day/evening etc. Are those symptoms of prostate cancer please? I am 51 years old right now & turning 52 in November 2014. I have a family history of cancer in my family.. Phillip Longley.
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Frequent urge to urinate, difficulty in urination, gland enlargement are seen in both benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostatic cancer. In old male benign prostatic hyperplasia is very common. However, you should go for PSA level to rule out prostate cancer. If your PSA is normal then no need to worry, just take treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. If Your PSA is high then you should go for biopsy to rule out cancer. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.