A primary or metastatic malignant neoplasm that affects the penis. Representative examples include penile carcinoma and penile sarcoma.

Symptoms of Penile Cancer

The following features are indicative of Penile Cancer:
  • lumps
  • ulcers
  • penile lesion
  • discharge from wound
  • swollen lymph nodes
  • pain
  • bleeding from the penis
  • difficulty in passing urine
  • weight loss
  • redness of the penis
  • rash on the penis

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Common Causes of Penile Cancer

The following are the most common causes of Penile Cancer:
  • human papillomavirus (HPV) infection

Risk Factors for Penile Cancer

The following factors may increase the likelihood of Penile Cancer:
  • history of genital warts or human papillomavirus (HPV)
  • smoking
  • injury to the penis
  • poor hygiene

Prevention of Penile Cancer

Yes, it may be possible to prevent Penile Cancer. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
  • good genital hygiene
  • limiting the number of sexual partners
  • using condoms to prevent HPV infection
  • avoid smoking

Occurrence of Penile Cancer

Number of Cases

The following are the number of Penile Cancer cases seen each year worldwide:
  • Very rare between 1K - 10K cases

Common Age Group

Penile Cancer most commonly occurs in the following age group:
  • Aged > 50 years

Common Gender

Penile Cancer most commonly occurs in the following gender:
  • Male

Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Penile Cancer

The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Penile Cancer:
  • Physical exam: To check sign and symptoms of cancer
  • Biopsy of the growth: To check signs of cancer

Doctor for Diagnosis of Penile Cancer

Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Penile Cancer:
  • Oncologist

Complications of Penile Cancer if untreated

Yes, Penile Cancer causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Penile Cancer is left untreated:
  • cancer spread to other parts of the body

Procedures for Treatment of Penile Cancer

The following procedures are used to treat Penile Cancer:
  • Surgery: To cut out and removes cancer
  • Radiation therapy: Uses high-powered x-rays to kill cancer cells
  • Chemotherapy: To kill cancer cells

Self-care for Penile Cancer

The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Penile Cancer:
  • Use of condoms: Protective against the HPV associated penile cancer
  • Good genital hygiene: Washing the penis, the scrotum, and the foreskin daily with water, may prevent balanitis and penile cancer
  • Avoid smoking: Reduce the risk of penile cancer

Is Penile Cancer Infectious?

Yes, Penile Cancer is known to be infectious. It can spread across people via the following means:
  • spread by sexual contact

Last updated date

This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Penile Cancer.
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