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Cancer of the penis is cancer that starts in the penis, an organ that makes up part of the male reproductive system. |
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Symptoms
Genital lesions on the penis Painless sore on penis (occasionally, the lesion may cause pain) Penis pain and bleeding...
Causes
The exact cause is unknown. Smegma, a cheese-like, foul-smelling substance found under the foreskin of the penis may...
Tests
The health care provider will perform a physical exam, which may reveal a non-tender lesion that looks like a pimple ...
Treatments
Treatment depends on the location of the tumor and how much it has spread.Chemotherapy-- uses medicines to kill cance...
Drugs
—A cell-killing(cytotoxic) medication that can be applied in cream form to treat cancer of the penis.
Alternative Therapies
Joining a support group where members share common experiences and problems may help relieve the stress associated wi...
Risk Factors
- history of genital warts or human papillomavirus (HPV)
- Uncircumcised men who do not keep foreskin clean
Complications
Cancer of the penis frequently spreads to other parts of the body(metastasizes) early in the course of the disease.
Prevention
Circumcision may decrease the risk. Men who are not circumcised should be taught at an early age the importance of c...
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