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    Mr Pras Satasivam

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    Mr Pras Satasivamis a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and a member of the Society of Urologic Oncology. He serves as a … View Profile

    As men get older the prostate can enlarge, compressing the urethra and making it difficult to pass urine. These men may develop symptoms such as a weak urinary stream, waking up at night to urinate, or being unable to defer urination when the urge arises. This very common condition is called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and is NOT cancer.

    Prostate cancer rarely presents with any symptoms. When symptoms do occur, this usually indicates locally advanced or metastatic disease. These symptoms can include difficulty urinating, blood in the urine or semen, pain in the lower back or hips, or unexplained weight loss.

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