Prostate Cancer forms in tissues of the prostate (a gland in the male reproductive system found below the bladder and in front of the rectum).  Prostate cancer usually occurs in older men.

Estimated new cases and deaths from prostate cancer in the United States in 2007:

• New cases: 218,890
• Deaths: 27,050

Signs and Symptoms

Prostate cancer often doesn't produce any symptoms in its early stages. That's why many cases of prostate cancer aren't detected until it has spread beyond the prostate.

When signs and symptoms do occur, they may include the following:

• Dull pain in your lower pelvic area
• Urgency of urination
• Difficulty starting urination
• Pain during urination
• Weak urine flow and dribbling
• Intermittent urine flow
• A sensation that your bladder doesn't empty
• Frequent urination at night
• Blood in your urine
• Painful ejaculation
• General pain in your lower back, hips or upper thighs
• Loss of appetite and weight
• Persistent bone pain