Symptoms

Symptoms of BPH Include:

  • Frequent urination
  • Unable to postpone urination
  • Delay in starting to urinate
  • Weak urinary stream – straining
  • Intermittent stream – stopping and starting
  • Incontinence (loss of urinary control)
  • Painful urination
  • Blood in urine
  • Inability to empty bladder (acute urinary retention)

Other diseases such as prostate cancer, prostatitis, bladder cancer, bladder stones, etc. can cause some of these symptoms. Your doctor will usually refer you to a urologist for further evaluation.

A World Class Centre

The Vancouver Prostate Centre (VPC) has a track record of success that has earned it a reputation as one of the world’s most respected cancer facilities. It is a National Centre of Excellence and a designated Centre of Excellence for Commercialization and Research.

Events

Terry Fox Run fundraiser: September 19th, 2023

The 43nd Annual Terry Fox Run is taking place on Sunday September 19, 2023. If you are able, please consider joining and/or donating to our team (tax receipts issued), raising funds for the Terry Fox Foundation's ground-breaking cancer research

Pars for Prostate fundraiser: September 21, 2023

The Second Annual Pars for Prostate golf fundraiser in support of Prostate Cancer Foundation BC takes place September 21, 2022 at Westwood Plateau Golf Course. Join today to take part in this best ball, shotgun style tournament. Skilled holes, putting contest, draw prizes and more. For information and to register please click here.

Employment

Work at the Vancouver Prostate Centre

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Recruitment ongoing for new therapy to address painful male problem

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Dr. Martin Gleave awarded with the Doctors of BC Terry Fox Medal