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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
A non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that commonly occurs with age, in which the prostate grows and pushes against the urethra and the bladder blocking the flow of urine. There is an abnormal multiplication of the non-malignant prostate cells..
While not cancer, BPH can cause similar symptoms to prostate cancer, including:
- Frequent urination, especially at night
- Weak urine stream
- Difficulty starting urination
- Feeling that the bladder isn't completely empty
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