Prostate cancer

All men after the age of 50 should have a yearly digital rectal exam to check for prostate cancer during their overall health examination.

Warning signs:

• The need to urinate frequently, especially at night
• Difficulty starting urination or holding back urine; inability to urinate
• Weak or interrupted flow of urine
• Painful or burning urination
• Blood in the urine
• Painful ejaculation
• Continuing pain in the lower back, hips or upper thighs