Question 1

are there natural cures for penile cancer?

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No: Depending on the size, penile cancer can be managed with topical chemotherapy, local excision, radiation, or radical surgery with removal of part or all of the phallus.

Question 2

are there natural medicines to cure penile cancer?

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Unfortunately, no: The standard treatments for cancers of the penis include: surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, cryotherapy.
Natural medicines fall into the category of "complementary and alternative medicine" (cam) and are typically use in combination with conventional treatments. To learn more about "integrative oncology" check out: www.Integrativeoncology-essentials.Com.

Question 3

are the symptoms of penile cancer bad?

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Penile cancer: Signs of penile cancer include sores, lumps, discharge, and bleeding. Early on these symptoms are quite mild.  As long as you have an md check any symptoms that persist for more than a few weeks you can lower risk. Risk of penis cancer is higher in uncircumcised men, due to a higher risk of hpv infection. Other risks include age over 60, having phimosis, poor hygiene, smoking, multiple partners.

Question 4

is it possible for a teen to have penile cancer ?

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Squamous cell cancer: Never say never in medicine, but this would be low likelihood for a teenager.  Definitely get an exam by your physician and also be sure and get the HPV vaccine, this prevents cervical cancer in women and penile cancer in men.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: penile cancer?

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A penile skin cancer: Most penile cancers arise in the skin of the penis from the squamous cell layer (surface.) the pathology is typically a squamous cell cancer.
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/penile.

Question 6

should i be concerned about penile cancer or is it too too rare?

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Rare: Penile cancer is rare. You should see a health care provider if you have an abnormal growth or a sore that doesn't heal.

Question 7

is penile cancer curable?

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Yes: The exact treatment and chances of cure are dependent on the stage of the person's penile cancer.  Earlier stages are more likely curable than later stages of disease.  Recommended treatments also vary with the stage of the disease.

Question 8

how can one prevent penile cancer?

Accepted Answer

Good hygiene & noHPV: Penile cancer is quite rare in the usa, and especially rare in circumcised men. Smegma, the secretions of the foreskin that accumulate underneath the prepuce in uncircumcised males, is proven to be carcinogenic in animals.  Human papillomavirus (hpv) infection, which is sexually transmitted, is also likely a co-factor in many cases.  So, good hygiene and avoiding penile contact with hpv are how.

Question 9

could penile cancer look just like a cyst?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Penile cancer looks alot more ulcerative and can have a wet appearance. As the cancer increases in size, it does not have characteristics of a cyst, which is typically round, soft, and mobile.

Question 10

doctors, what are symptoms of penile cancer?

Accepted Answer

Ulcer: An ulcerating lesion of the penis usually on the glans develops with bleeding and then parin.  Lesion doesnt rsolve but enlarges frequently requiring amputation.

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