Greetings there, thanks for your question. I am Dr Asanghanwa Carlson. The diagnosis of prostate cancer is one of great concern that has to be arrived at after thorough examination and other complementary examinations. Signs and symptoms of prostate cancer include difficulties in urination, painful urination, blood in urine, pelvic mass, repeated urinary tract infections, weight loss and many other signs. These signs would generally guide you to consult a physician who after clinical evaluation will request for other test such as Prostate specific antigen, pelvic ultrasound amongst others. When an enlarged prostate is found on examination, a biopsy of the prostate is performed and the diagnosis of cancer is confirmed on the biopsy. This is generally done by a urologist. So I would advice you to take your father to a urologist in in Gurnee area for proper evaluation if he presents with any of the signs listed above. Good luck and take care. Keywords Urologist consultation, difficulties and pains during urination, blood in urine, pelvic mass