A lump could either be a cyst (benign) or a tumor (cancer). Even if the lump is small and does not feel painful when pressed, it could be cancerous. Pay a visit to your doctor and have it looked at. See your doctor right away if the lump is located:  Within a muscle. In your abdomen. In your mouth, nose, or throat. In your anus. If an existing lump has grown noticeably larger, or has started causing you pain, make an appointment to see your doctor. The lump could still be benign, but it is important to have it examined. Over 50% of sarcomas occur in the arms and legs, so you’re most likely to find a growing tumor in these locations. If you had a lump removed in the past, and it has returned, contact your doctor right away. As soft-tissue tumors continue to grow and press into the surrounding tissue in your abdomen, they can put painful pressure on surrounding organs. If you experience abdominal pain or other digestive distress that does not get better easily or that gets worse over time, contact your doctor. Other abdominal symptoms include:  Feeling full. Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Heartburn. Blood in your stool or vomit, or black stools. Bowel obstruction. Purple, red, or brown lesions on the body, or other strange skin reactions could be a sign of a type of sarcoma called Kaposi sarcoma. Take note of any rashes or bumps, and show these to your doctor. Other signs of Kaposi sarcoma include:  Buildup of fluid in your limbs. Lumps in your nose, throat, or mouth. Difficulty trying to breathe.
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One-sentence summary -- Check for new or unexplained lumps on your body. Take note of a lump that has increased in size. Pay attention to recurring abdominal pain. Report unusual lesions and skin reactions.


Facebook has a blue icon with a white "f".  Tap the icon on your home screen or apps menu to open Facebook on your mobile device.  Alternatively, you can go to https://www.facebook.com in a web browser to open Facebook on your computer. If you are not logged in automatically, enter the email address and password associated with your Facebook account and click or tap Log in. It's the first tab on the left at the top of the Facebook mobile app.  Tap this icon to display your home feed. On the mobile app, it's in the upper-right corner.  On a computer web browser, it's next to the search bar at the top of the page. It's at the top of your list of search results on the right. This button only appears when there is nothing in the search bar. It's at the top of your list of recent searches. On the Facebook mobile app, this removes your list of recent searches.  On a computer web browser, this displays a confirmation pop-up window. This confirms that you want to delete your recent searches and clear your search history.
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One-sentence summary -- Open Facebook. Tap the icon that resembles a house (mobile only). Click or tap the magnifying glass icon. Click or tap Edit. Click or tap Clear Searches. Click Clear Searches (web browser only).


Urinary tract infections, BPH, and prostatitis will not present with metastatic signs of cancer. There are a variety of symptoms that can go along with advanced prostate cancer. You should keep an eye out for these if you are at risk of prostate cancer or have had it in the past. Prostate cancer can attach to bone causing a deep bone pain, weakness, and eventually broken bones. The calcium from the bone can empty in the blood leading to increased levels causing nausea, vomiting, constipation and confusion. Prostate cancer can spread to the lymph nodes. These nodes are located throughout the body including around the pelvic area. They help filter and empty out fluid into the blood. When these become blocked by cancer tissue they will enlarge and cause swelling of the area. Look for swelling in your extremities such as the legs or arms. If you think one side is affected compare it to the other side. Prostate cancer can spread to the lungs. Look for a cough that cannot be treated with over-the-counter remedies or antibiotics, chest pain that may be throughout or isolated to an area, shortness of breath and coughing up blood. The cancer interrupts normal lung functioning, leading to damage and inflammation of the tissue and arteries. Inflammation will lead to fluid accumulation within the lining of the lungs (pleural effusion) and can cause shortness of breath and aching chest pain. Difficulty walking, headaches, sensation loss on certain parts of my body, memory loss, and trouble holding urine — when experienced together — can be signs of advanced cancer. The most common cancer spread to the brain from the prostate is called Leptomeningeal carcinomatosis. It can present with headaches, sensation loss on the body, difficulty walking, unable to hold urine (incontinence), and memory difficulties. Prostate cancer can spread to the spinal cord. This can lead to compression of the spinal column causing back pain, tenderness and muscle weakness with or without sensation loss. Neurological problems may arise such as urinary retention or, less frequently, bladder or bowel incontinence. This can be a sign that cancer has spread to the rectum. Case studies have documented prostate cancer can spread to the rectum due to its close proximity. Look for bleeding and/or abdominal pain from the rectum when passing stool. For example, a urinary tract infection may present with burning on urination and fever but will not have any of the other symptoms of prostate cancer. In either case, whether the burning and fever are symptoms of prostate cancer or a urinary tract infection, you should see your doctor. Best practice is to seek expert medical advice and perform the routine exams and tests for a proper diagnosis.  Prostatitis may present with the same symptoms as prostate cancer but tends to be more painful in the lower abdomen, lower back, and pelvic region. Prostatitis may be due to an infection and can present with a fever where cancer does not. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) can mimic prostate cancer symptoms to the point where only diagnostic test and examination will help rule cancer out. Though, BPH most commonly present with lower urinary tract symptoms such as urgency to urinate, weak urine stream, waking up at night to go to the bathroom (nocturia) and straining to void urine. Also, almost 50% of men aged 50 to 80 may experience erection or ejaculation difficulties.  Nocturia (nighttime urination) is common as you age. The bladder loses elasticity and its ability to hold more urine the older you get. In addition, our bodies make less hormones over time, which slows down our kidney function at night causing more urine production than normal. This combination leads to frequent waking up and nighttime urination as well as more urination during the day. BPH and prostate cancer can cause nocturia but will normally present with weak stream of urine, lack of urination, burning sensation in penis from urinating, painful ejaculation and trouble getting an erection. Frequent daytime and nighttime urination can also be a symptom of diabetes (high blood sugar), which can also have serious complications. It is advised to seek medical advice from your doctor if you experience excessive nighttime and daytime urination. Keep a voiding diary, this is a two-day record of how much you drink, how often you have to go the bathroom and the urine output, any medications you are taking, any urinary tract infections, and any related symptoms. Your doctor will review the diary in order to determine the possible cause(s) of and treatment for the nocturia. Many men with prostate cancer often have no symptoms at all. If you are at risk of prostate cancer, then it is a good idea to get checked on a regular basis, whether you have symptoms or not.
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Look for symptoms of advanced prostate cancer or metastasis (spread of cancer to other locations). Pay attention to unexplained nausea, vomiting, constipation, and confusion. Be aware that swollen extremities (arms or legs) or weakness in the legs, arms, or hips bones can be a sign of prostate cancer. Pay attention to unexplained shortness of breath, chest pain, and/or coughing up blood. Watch for a combination of symptoms that may indicate prostate cancer. Pay attention to back pain and tenderness to touch. Watch for bleeding from the rectum while going to the bathroom. Understand that symptoms associated with prostate cancer could be symptoms of a different illness. Be aware that there may be no symptoms present with prostate cancer.