Prostatism vs. Prostate Cancer: Understanding the Difference

Prostatism is not a malignancy of the prostate gland. It is a term used to describe a group of symptoms that can occur in men with an enlarged prostate gland. These symptoms can include difficulty urinating, a weak urine stream, and a frequent need to urinate. Prostatism is not the same as prostate cancer, which is a malignant tumor of the prostate gland.