2.1 Signs and symptoms
2.1 Signs and symptoms
Most patients who present with prostate cancer are asymptomatic.
Some patients present with locally advanced disease and may have the following symptoms:
- obstructive or irritative urinary symptoms
- blood in the urine or semen (Cancer Australia 2017a).
A small percentage of patients present with metastatic disease. These patients may experience the following symptoms:
- back and bone pain
- leg swelling
- weight loss
- fatigue
- neurological symptoms including weak or numb legs or feet.
Presenting symptoms should be promptly and clinically triaged with a health professional.
