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PENILE CANCER
Overview & Facts

Penile cancer happens when cancer cells developed uncontrollably inside the penis. It can be cured if it
was diagnosed in early stage. However, this kind of cancer it begins in the skin of the man’s penis and it
can be easily noticed. This cancer is sometimes caused by an underlying health condition or the other
cancer.

Types & Symptoms

TYPES

Squamous cell or epidermoid carcinoma. It is a common kind of skin condition which originates in the
squamous cells— outer and middle of the skin.

Sarcoma. These malignancies are structured in tissues like muscle, fat, and veins.

Melanoma. It begins in the cells that provide your skin tone.

Basal cell carcinoma. The malignancy occurs in the bottom layer of the skin. They develop gradually and
aren't probably going to spread to different parts of the body.

SYMPTOMS

Indications of penile cancer are the following:

Soreness and swelling of the penis that often led to bleeding.

Lumps located under the skin

Rashes and bumps occur on the penis

Bluish-brown growths

Stinky discharges

However, the symptoms above are not always present in the patient with penile cancer— some are
caused by the adverse reaction of the medications and infection. If you are taking any medications or
other symptoms occur, it is important to inform your doctor immediately.

Diagnosis & Medications

DIAGNOSIS

The physician will perform a physical exam and history of your condition including the symptoms. After
that, they may suggest series of test like:

Imaging tests. This tool allows the physician to determine the tumors and if spreading does occur.
Biopsy. They will remove a small tissue from the affected area of the penis and assess in the laboratory
if there is a cancer cell.

TREATMENT

In the event that your malignant growth is in the beginning phases, your treatment may include:

Medications. It can be a cream or oral medication.

Mohs surgery. It is a kind of procedure wherein the damaged skin is removed leaving the healthy
tissues. It damages the skin minimally.

Laser. The affected areas are removed and cut.

Circumcision. The kind of procedure where the foreskin of the penis is being removed.

Cryotherapy. They utilize a tool or cold liquid to destroy the tissue that contains cancer cells.