Penis Cancer: Facts, Symptoms, Causes and Diagnosis

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:

1. Malignant cancer cells start to form in the tissues of the penis.

2. Redness, discharge, irritation, sores, lumps and bleeding is characterized by penis cancer.

3. Treatment and prognosis usually depends on the stage, size and location of the tumor.

Symptoms of Penis Cancer:

1. A lumpy feeling on the penis.

2. Change in the color of an area in the penis.

3. A part of the skin in the penis becoming thicker.

4. A sore (ulcer) that can bleed.

5. A velvety and reddish rash.

6. Crusty and small bumps.

7. Growths which are bluish- brown and flat.

8. Smelly discharge of fluid under the penis-foreskin.

9. Swelling can occur at the end of the penis where the foreskin usually ends.

10. Lymph nodes in the groin area which spreads to the penis.

Diagnosing Penis Cancer:

1. CAT Scan (CT Scan): This is a procedure in which detailed pictures of a particular area in your body is taken from different angles. A dye is swallowed or injected so that the organs are shown more clearly. This procedure is also called computerized axial tomography or computerized tomography.

2. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): This procedure involves using radio waves, magnetic waves and a computer to make a picture of an area inside the body. A chemical called gadolinium is injected in the vein so that the cancer cells can show up bigger and brighter in the detailed picture.

3. Ultrasound Exam: This procedure involves ultrasounds (high-energy sound waves) bounce of organs and internal tissues. This helps to detect the cancer cells. The echoes form a detailed picture of body tissues.

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