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Penile Cancer
Treatment
What is Penile Cancer?
Penile cancer occurs when cells in a man’s penis grow abnormally. It begins in skin cells and then spreads inside. It is rare but if diagnosed early, can be completely treated.
Though the exact cause of penile cancer is not known but it is commonly seen in men with HPV infection (human papillomavirus), over 60, smokers or having a weakened immunity due to HIV, and who aren’t circumcised. Some men have a tight foreskin due to which it becomes difficult to clean and fluid builds up. Some had psoriasis treatment with the drug psoralen and UV light: these also can lead to penile cancer.
Symptoms of Penile Cancer :
You should contact Dr. Raghunath if you see any changes in your penile skin. Other common symptoms are:
- Changes in skin thickness or color
- A rash or small crusty bumps on your penis; it can look like an unhealed scab
- Growths that look bluish-brown
- A lump on your penis
- A bad-smelling discharge underneath your foreskin
- A sore on your penis, which may bleed
- Swelling at the end of your penis
- Lumps under the skin of your groin
Diagnosis of Penile Cancer :
To diagnose if you have penile cancer or not, Dr. Raghunath will examine you physically and may recommend:
Treatment Options :
If the cancer is in its initial stages, Dr. Raghunath may suggest the following treatment:
- A medication in the form of a cream for your skin
- Cryotherapy, a procedure that uses an extremely cold liquid or a device to freeze and destroy cancerous tissue
- Mohs surgery, in which doctors remove affected skin one layer at a time until they reach healthy tissue
- Lasers to cut and destroy areas that contain cancer
- Circumcision, a surgery to remove your foreskin, if you had cancer only in your foreskin
If your cancer has advanced or more likely to spread, you might also have:
Life After Treatment :
- After treatment Dr. Raghunath will watch you closely during follow-up visits to look for new signs of cancer. Most treatments for early-stage penile cancer don’t affect your ability to have but chemotherapy and radiation might. Dr. Raghunath will counsel you regarding the possible side effects and how you can manage them.
Dr. Raghunath S K :
Your Friendly Uro-Oncologist in Bangalore
- When you are diagnosed with penile cancer, you may experience disbelief, fear, anger & anxiety. This is the time to stay strong.
- My team and me are on a mission to treat patients with penile cancer.
- I would like to assure you that penile cancer if caught early can be successfully treated. I am here to support you and together we can defeat cancer.
- Do not hesitate to reach out to me or call me
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the side affects of Penile Cancer treatment?
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