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Penile cancer is a rare cancer that mostly associates with squamous cell carcinoma of the glans and foreskin of the penis. The risk factors for penile cancer include HPV infection, smoking and also poor hygiene.
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Penile ...
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The risk factors for penile cancer include many things such as sexual activity, smoking, poor hygiene and low socioeconomic status.
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The major penile cancer risk factors include human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and p...
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One can prevent penile cancer using preventive measures such as circumcision, smoking cessation, hygiene education and HPV prevention.
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Early detection and treatment may increase the likelihood of preservation of the pen...
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The various signs and symptoms associated with penile cancer include sores or other skin changes, discharge, and also bleeding in the penis.
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Penile cancer is a rare cancer type that develops in the penis, in other words...
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Diagnosis of penile cancer involves clinical appearance and history of penile cancer, imaging techniques such as ultrasonography, MRI, CT and PET scan, and penile biopsy.
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Due to poor public awareness and feelings of sha...
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Staging of penile cancer is performed according to the guidelines recommended by the Union Internationale Contre le Cancer (UICC), which stages the cancer base on the location of the primary tumour, clinical and pathological status of reg...
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Doctors usually treat large penile tumours through surgery; while they prescribe alternative options; such as radiotherapy depending on the size and stage of the tumour and condition of the patients.
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Larger tumours of t...
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Patients with penile cancer face significant challenges whilst undergoing treatment for cancer. Some of the common difficulties faced by patients due to cancer treatment include coping with the treatment of cancer; emotional and mental as...
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Once primary treatment for penile cancer is complete survivors usually visit a doctor or cancer care provider for regular checkups and consultations. There are various types of follow-ups for cancer patients, such as follow-up for surveil...
What is Penile Cancer
