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Causes and symptoms of Prostate Cancer
When the prostate gland becomes cancerous, it can put pressure on the urethra, causing frequent or painful urination. Such pressure can also cause difficulty in urinating, a weak and intermittent urine flow, or blood in the urine. The cancerous growth may also put pressure on the nerves required for erection, causing impotence or sexual dysfunction. Other symptoms of prostate cancer include swollen lymph nodes in the groin and pain in the pelvis, hips, back, or ribs. As in most cancers, the causes of prostate cancer are varied, though most cases are thought to be related to the male hormone androgen. The likelihood of a man's developing prostate cancer doubles if a parent or sibling has had prostate cancer; this suggests that genetic factors play a role.
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