Penile cancer is a cancer of the penis. Cancer can develop anywhere on the penis but most commonly develops under the foreskin or on the head or tip of the penis. Symptoms of penile cancer include growth or ulcer on the head of penis or foreskin or shaft, thickening or raised areas, bleeding, pain, lump underneath the foreskin.
This a relatively rare form of cancer, and one if found early can be treated quickly.
This a relatively rare form of cancer, and one if found early can be treated quickly.
The most widely used treatment options include Surgery, Radiation Therapy, Chemotherapy, and Chemoradiotherapy.
Most effective treatment varies from patient to patient and depends on various factors like the site of cancer, stage of cancer; possible side effects and also the health of the patient and level of fitness.
- Surgery: This is the physical removal of the tumor and some of the surrounding tissue. This can include laser therapy, cryosurgery, circumcision, Mohs surgery, and Lymph node removal.
- Radiation Therapy: This is where high energy waves are used to kill cancer cells. This can be in the form of external radiation or internal one using implants. One needs to have a Circumcision(removal of the foreskin) before having radiotherapy.
- Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy uses anti-cancer drugs to destroy cancer cells. Chemotherapy can be topical (in the form of creams for local application) or systemic(in the form of injections). Chemotherapy is sometimes given before or after surgery. Or it can be used if cancer has spread to the other parts of the body.
- Chemoradiation: one may need chemotherapy at the same time as radiotherapy to make it work better. This is called chemoradiation.
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