Penis Cancer
Penis cancer (or cancer of the penis), is a very rare disease that has proven to be extremely aggressive. Cancer of the penis is usually also diagnosed with phimosis, a medical condition for men where one cannot pull back the penis’ foreskin over the glans. This disease can be developed by those who have many partners, as does the presence of HPV (Human Papillomavirus). The appearance of "smegma," the cheese-like secretion under the foreskin, also appears to increase the risk. Men who use tobacco products are also at a high risk for developing penile cancer symptoms. Symptoms of Penis CancerCommon symptoms of penile cancer include irritation in the penis, redness, or the development of a sore penis. A lump of any size on the penis is also a symptom.These symptoms can mimic other diseases, so it is important that you consult your doctor as soon as you observe any symptoms of penis cancer. All you will need to do is undergo a physical examination as requested by your doctor. Your doctor will get a history of your medical records and if the lump is very large the doctor will immediately order that a biopsy be done. That way it can be definitively determined whether the patient has penis cancer or not.
Stages of Penile CancerTreament for Cancer of the PenisTo remove the cancer, most often doctors will have to perform surgery. While surgery is often quite effective at removing tumors, it is still possible that a patient will have to undergo radiation or chemotherapy afterwards.Surgery options include:
There are many clinical trials for treating symptoms of penile cancer. A patient can participate in a clinical trial at any stage of the cancer development. Biologic therapy is one interesting and promising treatment that is being studied. It focuses on using the body's natural cancer-defenses to boost a patient's immunity to the disease. This is often also called "immunotherapy."
Sources Cited About.com: Men's Health |
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