Penile Cancer
Cancer didn't bring me to my knees, it brought me to my feet - Michael Douglas
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The rare condition of penile cancer
An old man was referred from a peripheral health facility to Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH). That was two years ago when I was serving as an intern doctor at the national referral hospital.
The chap, who was in his 60s, was complaining of a nagging sore on his penis. It had been bleeding from under the foreskin, with a foul smell and changes in colour.
He was in great dismay because of what he was experiencing. But what scared him most was his foreskin. It was becoming thicker and thicker and difficult to retract—at that time; it looked like everything fared badly for him.
After taking his history and performing physical examination, I elicited all signs and symptoms--all…
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Penile Cancer
The biggest obstacle to early diagnosis is the delay in seeking medical care. Most men are reluctant to discuss any changes to the penis with health care providers.
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Penile cancer is uncommon, but, when it is diagnosed, you’ll find it psychologically devastating inside the patient and often presents challenging on top of the urologist.
Resources
Cancer.org
If you have penile cancer or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about penile cancer, including risk factors, symptoms, how it is found, and how it is treated.
Cancer.org
Most often, the first sign of penile cancer is a change in the skin of the penis. This is most likely to be on the glans (tip) of the penis or on the foreskin (in uncircumcised men), but it can also be on the shaft.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Penis cancer is uncommon. It usually affects men aged over 65. The most common type is squamous cell cancer.
NHS Choices
Treatment for penile cancer depends on the size of the affected area and the rate at which the cancer has spread. For example, in most cases of carcinoma in situ (CIS), where only the skin cells of the penis are affected, treatment usually involves either using a chemotherapy cream or having laser surgery to remove the affected area of skin.
Orchid
Cancer of the penis is very rare in the western world; there are around 630 cases in the UK each year. It is most often diagnosed in men over the age of 60 years however men in their 30s and 40s can also be affected. It is is usually a slow growing cancer and if caught early before further spread the chances of survival are high and around 70% of men diagnosed with penile cancer will survive the disease.
Patient.info
Penile cancer is rare in the UK. Most cases develop in men over the age of 50. The cause is not clear. There is a good chance of a cure if it is diagnosed and treated at an early stage (as many cases are).
ProstateCancer911.com
Because penile cancer is so rare, definitive risk factors are more difficult to pinpoint. It is believed that several risk factors can lead to the increase in incidences of penile cancer including...
Urology Care Foundation
Cancer of the penis is rare in the United States. But, if you are at risk, finding it early is critical. The information here should help you spot this tumor long before it becomes life-threatening.
