o   Urinary symptoms can include frequent urination, small amounts of urine, and slow urine      flow.

o   These symptoms can be caused by urinary infections (usually in women) or, in men, by an      enlarged prostate gland.

     Most men will suffer from harmless prostate enlargement as they age and will often have      these urinary symptoms.

     These symptoms may also signal prostate cancer.

     Men experiencing urinary symptoms need a bit of investigation, probably including a specific      blood test called a PSA and a digital rectal exam.

o   If cancer is suspected, a biopsy of the prostate may be needed.

o   Cancer of the bladder and pelvic tumors can also cause irritation of the bladder and urinary      frequency.