Other noncancerous conditions of the prostate, such as an enlarged prostate, can cause similar symptoms to prostate cancer.
Or, the cause of a symptom may be a different medical condition that is also not related to cancer.
Urinary symptoms also can be caused by an infection of the bladder or other conditions.
If the cancer has spread outside the prostate gland, other signs could include pain in the back, hips, thighs, shoulders or other bones, swelling or fluid buildup in the legs or feet and unexplained weight loss.
