Penile cancer
It isn't always possible to prevent penile cancer, but you can reduce your chances of getting it.
Oneof the mainways you can reduceyour chances of developing penile cancer is to give up smoking (if you smoke).
It's also important to maintaingood penis hygiene to prevent the bacterial and viral infections thatcan increase the risk of penile cancer.
This is easier if you were circumcised as a child, but there are steps you can take if you haven't been circumcised. Simple penis hygiene can include:
There's little evidence to suggest that being circumcised as an adult will reduce your chances of developing penile cancer. However, if you have sores that don't heal, or if it's becoming increasingly difficult toclean under your foreskin, seek advice from your GPabout the possibility of circumcision .
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Penile cancer is a rare type of cancer that occurs on the skin of the penis or within the penis. In the UK, around 550 men are diagnosed with cancer of the penis each year.
Youshould be aware of any abnormalities or signs of penile cancer, including: a growth or sore on the penis that doesn't heal within four weeks bleeding from the penis or from under the foreskin a
The penis is made up of many different types of tissue. The type ofpenile cancer you have will depend on the typeof cell the cancer developed from. The most common types of penile cancer include:
The cause of penile cancer isn't known, but certain risk factors can increase your chances of getting it. Men who carry the human papilloma virus (HPV) have an increased risk of developing penile can
Your GP will ask you about any symptoms you have and when they occur. They'll also examine your penis for signs of penile cancer. In 2015, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence ( NICE
Treatment for penile cancer will depend on the size of the affected area and the rate at which the cancer hasspread. For example, in most cases of carcinoma in situ (CIS), where only the skin cells o
It isn't always possible to prevent penile cancer, but you can reduce your chances of getting it. Oneof the mainways you can reduceyour chances of developing penile cancer is to give up smoking (if