Penile Cancer Health Feed

Penile cancer occurs when cancerous cells form on tissues of the penis.

If diagnosed early, penile cancer is treatable. In early stages, a cancerous growth can be removed with little damage to the penis. But if it is diagnosed late, a man may lose whole of his penis. Hence, it s vital that you know more about this cancer.

The penis has two types of erectile tissues, the spongy tissue that gets engorged with blood leading to an erection:

Corpora cavernosa: This tissue f...more

Penile cancer occurs when cancerous cells form on tissues of the penis.

If caught early, penile cancer is treatable. In early stages, a cancerous tumour can be removed with little or no damage to the penis. But if it is diagnosed late, a man may lose part of or all of his penis and sometimes his life too. Hence, it s vital that you know more about this cancer.

But first, a small primer on the penis

The penis has two types of erectile tissues, the spongy tissue that ge...more

Circumcision means a surgical procedure for the removal of the foreskin (tissue that covers the head of the penis). The surgery should ideally be performed at a young age. If it is performed on an older child or on a man, chances of infection go up.

Sometimes circumcision becomes necessary for medicinal reasons like-

Balanitis (foreskin swelling)
Phimosis (inability to retract the foreskin)
Paraphimosis (a person cannot return the retracted foreskin to its origina...more

Penile cancers are not usually genetic. There is no test recommended for screening of CA penis. Hygiene is the foremost thing you should maintain. Cleaning of Smegma and if you have phimosis you should undergo circumcision.

Penis Health Facts - Why Vitamin C Isn't Just for Colds Anymore

Everybody knows that vitamin C has immune-boosting properties. In fact, it seems that one cannot get so much as a sniffle without a well-meaning friend reminding them to take some vitamin C. Vitamin C also has lesser-known properties that make it a penis-friendly vitamin, and one that should be stocked up on every day - not just during cold and flu season. Learn more about how vitamin C can be integrated into the daily rout...more

Penis cancer is a form of cancer which affects the penis. It can be caused due to poor hygiene, not being circumcised, HPV infection (human papillomavirus), engaging in coitus with many sexual partners and overuse of tobacco.

Facts about penis cancer:

Malignant cancer cells start to form in the tissues of the penis.
Redness, discharge, irritation, sores, lumps and bleeding is characterized by penis cancer.
Treatment and prognosis usually depends on the stage, size and l...more

By now many men have heard of the HPV vaccine for women. This vaccine is vitally important to help sexually active women avoid HPV infection, which is one of the most common reasons for cervical cancer. But men who want to ensure the best possible penis care should also get the vaccine, as it is designed to provide many protections for everyone, not just the females in the equation. Here's what a man needs to know.

What is HPV, anyway?

Also known as human papillomavirus, HPV is...more

Fortunately, most men will never have to deal with penile cancer. But even though the cases of penile cancer are very rare, it's such a frightening penis problem that many men worry that they will be one of the unlucky ones to get the diagnosis. The good news is that regular penis care can help a man spot the signs of penis cancer very early, and that's what matters most when it comes to getting treatment that can eradicate the cancer cells and make a man healthy again.

What are th...more

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It is common for you to panic and scare when you notice any black spots on penis. But the good thing is that most of the lesions are harmless. Being said that, it is always good to get checked with the doctor and confirm its harmless nature, so that you won’t have to worry later. There are many conditions that can cause black spots on penis. Some of which are listed below:
Penile Melanosis, Penile melanotic macule or Genital Lentigines
Pigmented nevus (Moles) of the penis
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Penile cancer occurs when cancerous cells form on tissues of the penis.

If caught early, penile cancer is treatable. In early stages, a cancerous tumour can be removed with little or no damage to the penis. But if it is diagnosed late, a man may lose part of or all of his penis and sometimes his life too. Hence, it s vital that you know more about this cancer.

But first, a small primer on the penis

The penis has two types of erectile tissues, the spongy tissue that ge...more