Prostate cancer symptoms: Needing to use the toilet more is one of the signs

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK.

It affects about one in eight men in the UK, particularly those over the age of 50.

The cancer usually develops slowly, so there may be no signs for many years.

When symptoms do appear, it’s usually when the cancer has grown large enough to put pressure on the urethra.

Pressure on the urethra can increase the need to pee more frequently, often during the night.

So if you notice you are needing to use the toilet more often, it could be a sign.

However, an increased need to pee could also be a sign of other, less serious conditions, such as prostate enlargement.

Prostate enlargement is a non-cancerous condition, common in men over the age of 50.

It is a benign condition, meaning it isn’t usually a serious threat to health.

An enlarged prostate can place pressure on the bladder, which can also lead to a more frequent urge to pee.

There are also other similarities between the symptoms of prostate cancer and prostate enlargement.

These include difficulty starting to pee and difficulty fully emptying the bladder.

If you experience any of these symptoms, see a GP to rule out cancer.

“These symptoms should not be ignored, but they do not mean you have prostate cancer,” said the NHS.

“It's more likely they're caused by something else, such as prostate enlargement.”

Other symptoms of prostate cancer include needing to rush to the toilet, straining or taking a long time to pee, weak flow, and blood in the urine or semen.

Signs the cancer may have spread include bone and back pain, a loss of appetite, pain in the testicles and unexplained weight loss.

The causes of prostate cancer and largely unknown, but certain things can increase the risk of developing the disease.

The chances of developing prostate cancer increase as you get older, with most cases developing in men aged 50 or older.

The disease is also more common in men of African-Caribbean or African descent, and less common in Asian men.

In addition, those with a father or brother who have had prostate cancer are at a slightly increased risk.

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