Question 1

could a lump on the skin of my penis be penile cancer?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Penile cancer doesn't usually present as a lump -- but i strongly encourage you to have it checked out by a physician.  It's impossible to evaluate a lesion like that over the internet.

Question 2

lump on penis shaft that i've had for nearly 7 years. its the size of a pea and i'm able to grab the lump with both my fingers. it isn't visible and can only be felt when touched. the skin nearly matches my penis skin. is it penile cancer?

Accepted Answer

: No. A lesion that has not grown in 7 years, is not cancer. It is likely to be an epithelial inclusion cyst. Next time you see your doctor ask him/her to examine it and to ascertain if it needs to be removed.
For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs.

Question 3

i get painless red spots on the head& shaft of my penis, after sex , takes a month to go away. no condoms, same gf for 7 years.  penile cancer?

Accepted Answer

Not likely, but ...: This description does not sound like cancer. It may be a skin infection/ disease. Need to show these lesions to a skin doctor or your family doc.

Question 4

i've had a lump under the skin of my penis shaft for roughly 5 plus years. should i be concerned about cancer or anything serious? it's more visible when erect and hasn't growed?

Accepted Answer

Likely a cyst: It is likely to be a sebaceous cyst. It would be advisable to get it removed, though it is not an urgent matter.
Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.
Get HPV and Covid vaccines. Wish you good health!

Question 5

if i have a small 4mm lump / bump on my penis skin, but never had sex, could it be cancer?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, you need to see your dermatologist for a biopsy.

Question 6

i have a small lump in my penis skin, but i've never had sex. could it be cancer?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: But maybe. Get checked by a urologist.

Question 7

26 years old.for 3+ years had movable painless lump under skin of penis shaft near head of penis.grown slightly to 1cm in diameter now.cancer or cyst?

Accepted Answer

EIC?: Probably an epidermal inclusion cyst.  These are benign.  If it's bothering you, see a urologist who can safely remove it for you.  Best of luck.

Question 8

i have a mass in my penis shaft just under the head it feels flat on top with a bump on the bottom i started to get a burning pain that comes and goes i had blood work done checking for all the usual stuff including cancer markers sugar was high ?

Accepted Answer

Cyst: Probably cystic. Let your urologist check it out Good Luck

Question 9

symptoms of penile cancer include what kind of penis changes?

Accepted Answer

Ulcer, nodule: Penile cancers often occur at the junction of the glans and body. Symptoms may be thickening of the skin, uleration, bleeding, nodule formation and color chage.

Question 10

please let me know if there is such thing as penile cancer, cancer in the penis or that area?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The most common form of penile cancer is called squamous cell carcinoma. It is often associated with hpv (human papilloma virus), which can be sexually transfitted.

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Lump on penis shaft that i've had for nearly 7 years. its the size of a pea and i'm able to grab the lump with both my fingers. it isn't visible and can only be felt when touched. the skin nearly matches my penis skin. is it penile cancer?

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I get painless red spots on the head& shaft of my penis, after sex , takes a month to go away. no condoms, same gf for 7 years. penile cancer?

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I've had a lump under the skin of my penis shaft for roughly 5 plus years. should i be concerned about cancer or anything serious? it's more visible when erect and hasn't growed?

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If i have a small 4mm lump / bump on my penis skin, but never had sex, could it be cancer?

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I have a small lump in my penis skin, but i've never had sex. could it be cancer?

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26 years old.for 3+ years had movable painless lump under skin of penis shaft near head of penis.grown slightly to 1cm in diameter now.cancer or cyst?

A member asked:

I have a mass in my penis shaft just under the head it feels flat on top with a bump on the bottom i started to get a burning pain that comes and goes i had blood work done checking for all the usual stuff including cancer markers sugar was high ?

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Symptoms of penile cancer include what kind of penis changes?

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Please let me know if there is such thing as penile cancer, cancer in the penis or that area?

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