Ignoring These 10 Signs Could Lead to Late Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

8. Weight Loss

Unexplained or unplanned weight loss often indicates a medical issue and calls for evaluation. Some men with prostate cancer develop mouth sores that make chewing and swallowing painful, which can lead them to avoid eating. Even if the appetite is normal, most individuals with cancer lose weight and muscle mass because cancer affects the way the body absorbs food, and also because the body burns calories faster than normal. Weight loss can also be a side effect from anti-cancer treatments. Individuals experiencing other symptoms of prostate cancer may feel anxious about their symptoms and lose their appetite. Others may eat less to avoid issues with bowel control and lose weight as a result.