The point of cancer screenings, like the PSA test, is to catch cancer at an early stage when it is most treatable. Prostate cancer often has no symptoms during the early stages.
As the prostate cancer advances to the intermediate stage, men may experience urinary issues, such as pain or burning when urinating, a weak flow of urine, or the need to urinate frequently. However, other non-cancerous health problems, such an enlarged prostate, can also cause urinary issues.
When prostate cancer is advanced, men may have symptoms in addition to urinary problems, such as blood in the urine and loss of appetite.